Working hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

Contract type: Independent, fixed-term (12 months), with possibility of extension/renewal

Fees: £1,875 per calendar month

Start time: ASAP

Reports to: CEO and COO, working closely with the Southeast Asia Editor

about us

Dialogue Earth is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to producing exceptional environmental journalism and informed conversations on pressing climate and sustainability topics. Our unique model brings local voices to global audiences and global stories of hope, action and change to local communities.

Dialogue Earth researches, writes, commissions, edits, and publishes news reports and analyzes on environmental and climate threats, to stimulate the exchange of information and ideas among readers in diverse geographies.

We are committed to accurately portraying the impacts of Chinese development across the Global South through balanced geopolitical reporting and constructive dialogue. A UK-registered charity based in London, our approach is rooted in a network of specialist editors in countries across South and South-east Asia, Africa and Latin America, and is delivered through reporting in eight languages, workshops and media partnerships. We seek to highlight, not zealously, critical discussions and solutions to address complex problems.

Purpose of the role

Dialogue Earth is looking for an experienced editor and journalist to lead our coverage of the climate and energy transition in India. India is a pivotal country for the future of global climate, balancing rapid economic growth, rising demand for energy and industrial jobs with its commitment to reach net zero by 2070. We are looking for an editor who can bring clarity and authority to this complex story, and amplify voices from India to shape international understanding of climate and development trajectories.

Person specifications

We are looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate a proven track record in climate, energy or environmental journalism in India.
• Demonstrate excellent editorial judgment and ability to manage complex editorial workflows.
• Comfortably work with dispersed international teams.
• Commission and edit a wide range of sounds while maintaining clarity, precision and impact.
• Understand the geopolitical dimensions of India’s climate story and communicate them to Indian and international audiences.

Key responsibilities

As Managing Editor, South Asia, you will be responsible for:

• Editorial Leadership: Develop and deliver a long-term editorial strategy for coverage of India, with a focus on clean energy, industrial decarbonisation, just transitions, climate diplomacy, and South-South cooperation.
• Commissioning and Editing: Identify, commission and edit high-quality journalism from writers and contributors across India and South Asia.
• Original Reporting: Writing and researching stories that highlight India’s energy and industrial transition, climate policies and their role in multilateral and regional fora (e.g. G20, BRICS, COP negotiations).
• Team Management: Manage and direct the South Asia regional editorial team, along with contributors to strengthen their capacity for impactful climate and environmental journalism.
• coordination:
  • Arranging and setting the agenda for weekly editorial meetings in South Asia.
  • Manage and track copy flow to ensure timely publication.
  • Coordinate with production to prepare content for publication in multiple languages.
  • Liaise with Dialogue Earth editorial staff in London, Delhi, Pakistan, Southeast Asia and globally to identify joint reporting opportunities.
• Participation: Support the organization of webinars, workshops and meetings that strengthen Dialogue Earth networks and amplify regional voices.

Deadline for submitting applications: 9 a.m. November 3, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Early applications are recommended.
Interviews: November 5 and 6