Marie Claire India is seeking a talented and versatile Writer & Copy Editor to create engaging editorial content and ensure high standards of accuracy, clarity, consistency and quality across print and digital platforms.
The role will research, pitch and write original stories, features, interviews, profiles, trend pieces and digital-first content across fashion, beauty, celebrity, culture, lifestyle, relationships, wellness, travel and women’s issues. Responsibilities include editing and proofreading content, fact-checking information, refining headlines and captions, maintaining the brand’s editorial voice, and ensuring grammatical accuracy and adherence to house style.
The candidate will review print proofs and layouts, coordinate with editorial and design teams, adapt print stories for digital audiences, and apply SEO principles and digital publishing best practices without compromising editorial quality. The role will also contribute story ideas, special issues, cover packages, branded editorial projects and cross-platform initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional command of English, strong writing and interviewing skills, excellent editorial judgement, meticulous attention to detail and a sophisticated understanding of fashion, beauty, celebrity, culture and contemporary lifestyle.
Profile Description
Proven experience in writing, copy editing, proofreading and editorial content development.
Exceptional command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and style.
Strong storytelling, research, interviewing and fact-checking skills.
Experience creating features, interviews, profiles, trend stories and digital-first content.
Knowledge of fashion, beauty, celebrity, culture, lifestyle, wellness and women’s-interest topics.
Expertise in editing content for clarity, structure, readability, accuracy and consistency.
