Social Media Editor

The Social Media Editor will create a clear and unique social media voice for SCO. They will develop strategies to build an engaging and interactive social media presence. This includes planning, editing, and scheduling content for platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Spotify and others, while also working with the editorial team to create exclusive content for these channels. The editor will also write and edit newsletters, ensuring they are delivered on time. They will edit multimedia reports and photographs, and design templates for social media posts.

The Social Media Editor will also track analytics and study the impact of social media dissemination no a monthly basis and develop strategies based on the readings. They will also engage with users or members. Working with the editorial team, the Social Media Editor will develop and execute strategies to increase website readership, boost social media and newsletter engagement, and grow the subscriber base using both new and older content. Additionally, the editor will design visuals and infographics to accompany articles and reports published by the SCO team and engage with comments and feedback from readers and subscribers.

They will also coordinate video and podcast recordings, edit videos and where applicable, coordinate with external video editors and other vendors.

Our ideal candidate is an individual who is passionate about the Supreme Court’s work and its impact on India’s constitutional democracy and committed to communicating this to the public at large. They should exhibit sound editorial judgement while also possessing a keen design eye. We are open to accepting applications from candidates with diverse academic backgrounds.

Candidates with experience in social media dissemination and communications are preferred.

They must be familiar with using prominent design and editing software; with the operations of social-media platforms and must have a working knowledge of social media and website analytical tools.

To apply, email careers@scobserver.in, with ‘Application for Social Media Editor 2025’ in the subject of your mail. Application should include your resume, a cover letter naming two references, along with a critique (in not more than 250 words) on the current social-media strategy, with recommendations on how to improve it. Candidates from marginalised social groups may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in the cover letter.

Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The role is based out of SCO’s office in Bangalore. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. Candidates from marginalised social groups are encouraged to apply.