Managing Editor - HERE! Dongguan Magazine

Employer: HERE! Dongguan
Location: Shenzhen
Date posted: Wednesday, 1st February 2012
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Categories: Editing, Writing, Publishing

HERE! Dongguan is currently searching for an editor for its monthly community lifestyle magazine. As you can see from the description and responsibilities below, we're looking for someone with a background in journalism, but also a multi-tasker who is well-organized, creative and has the ability to be a team-oriented leader.

NOTE: This job is in Dongguan, (i.e. near Shenzhen not in Shenzhen)

Reports to: Editor-in-Chief

Job Summary: Primarily responsible for the editorial direction, coordination and content of the magazine by conceptualizing/planning issues, researching articles, writing articles, freelancing articles, editing articles, proofing issues, and collecting/coordinating photography and photo shoots with editor-in-chief and photographers. Blogging and social media interaction is also required, along with maintaining a professional presence in the community the magazine serves.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating, developing, proofing and editing all editorial content for the publication.

• Submitting to the Editor-in-Chief an editorial lineup with story details for each issue of the magazine, on the dates required.

• Assigning freelance stories, developing story concepts and managing manuscripts to ensure that they are received in a timely manner and produced to the quality standards associated with the magazine.

• Assist the designers by requesting photos or asking freelance writers to request photos on their various stories, and providing art ideas to the art directors.

• Write photo captions, deks, and other editorial pieces as needed at layout stage.

• Assisting with the final layout of the magazine by proofing and correcting preliminary InDesign documents of each layout, cutting or adding copy where needed, and filling in cutlines and pull quotes where needed.

• Submitting to the Editor-in-chief an editorial accounting sheet indicating the rate, writer name and article subject matter of each freelancer assignment within 7 days of each issue publication.

• Appear at appropriate/selected events in the community as the representative for HERE! Dongguan Magazine and its affiliated products and publications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent writing and editing abilities; ability to write engaging and entertaining articles.

• Solid knowledge of journalism, including style and format of magazine articles, interviewing, fact checking and copy editing.

• Attention to detail, including correct usage of grammar and punctuation.

• Basic knowledge of the PC environment, including Word, email, photo software, etc. Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision.

• Ability to multitask and work on a number of projects or assignments.

Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field

• Three or more years employment at a magazine or newspaper, or equivalent combination of internships and experience.

• Community Awareness

• Organizational skills

If you think you're suitable for the position, please send your CV along with cover letter and three writing samples to ziv@heredg.com.

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This position, Managing Editor - HERE! Dongguan Magazine, was posted on February 23, 2012. The job is located in Dongguan. Since this job has been published, it has been viewed 23 times.