Commissioning Editor

Purpose of the Position:

To write, edit, commission and manage content for all special reports and magazine projects for Specialist Publications and to help with custom publishing pitches

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, write, execute and manage the content and production schedules of Specialist Publications projects
• Manage the budget
• Manage freelance writers and vendors
• Make sure editorial deadlines are strictly adhered to
• Generate content ideas with writing staff and freelancers
• Commission articles from freelance and in-house writers
• Edit and re-write articles
• Understand and comply with media law and industry ethical guidelines
• Co-ordinate with sales and marketing teams to attract advertising

Job Requirements:

• Degree holder in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 - 10 years in a reputable media company
• Experience in lifestyle journalism
• Knowledge of magazine production cycles
• Excellent editing and copywriting skills
• Dynamic and able to think out of the box
• Able to multitask and thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Professional, with strong work ethics
• Knowledge of Chinese an advantage
• Work location will b eat Taipo office, shuttle bus service is provided