Blue Sky Publications Ltd is the leading publisher serving the South African expat market. Blue Sky Publications Ltd is looking for a managing editor to join and lead their growing Cape Town team. The position is based in Claremont, Cape Town and reports to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities include:
• Project manage all print supplements
• Manage digital projects and administration
• Oversee staff and resource planning
• Manage freelancers and interns
• Represent the business in South Africa as needed
Description:
The managing editor will oversee the day-to-day running of the Cape Town operations of a London-based publishing company. This person will be responsible for managing the team and ensuring delivery of all products within budget and to deadline. This includes staff and resource planning, managing freelancers and interns and acting as the key liaison between the UK office and Cape Town.
Required experience
• Experience of managing a team in a publishing context
• Experience with the print publishing process from editorial planning to page sign-off
• Experience of managing deadlines on a weekly title
• Experience of coordinating projects and resources within tight deadlines and budgets
Preferable experience
• Experience of editing a print title and hiring editorial staff
• Experience and knowledge of the online publishing industry
• Experience of living and working in London
Personal attributes
• Positive attitude and calm under pressure
• Thorough and organised
• Team-player and goal-orientated
• Eye for detail
Salary: R20,000 per month cost to company
Please send your CV with a brief introductory note about yourself to grege@blueskygroup.co.uk. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful for this post.