Deadline: 10 December 2010
EDITOR
Region: Gauteng - Johannesburg
Move Magazine, has a vacancy for a dynamic and exceptional Editor. The successful candidate will be based in the Johannesburg offices of Thought24, a division of Media24. The Editor will report directly to the Publisher of Thought24.
Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Understand and evolve the editorial vision for the title and translate this into an industry-leading printed product.
* Lead, motivate, mentor and inspire a team, and mobilise them around the editorial vision.
* Work with the research department to ensure a dynamic strategic knowledge of the reader and the market
* Work with the marketing team on reader and industry events to build brand loyalty and innovative reader contact points
* Manage and report on commercial imperatives operating in the magazine publishing environment
* Oversee and report on the content production processes of the magazine to ensure all deadlines are met
* Work with the advertising sales team to ensure they are well briefed and represent the title in client presentations when required
* Identify and plan team development and training needs, and report on individual performance periodically to the publisher
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
* Be innovative, energetic, inspirational and an excellent motivator.
* Be able to be an ambassador for the brand and for Thought24.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Have at least seven years of team management experience, ideally in an editorial environment.
* Have a degree in journalism or an equivalent qualification.
* Have a sound knowledge of various computer software packages (MS Word and PowerPoint; MS Excel and MS Internet Explorer). Basic knowledge of CS4.
* Have a proven record of lifestyle, news and entertainment writing.
* Love the creative, multi-faceted and inspiring world of magazines.
* Reflect a desire to impact positively on women’s lives, along with the ability to inspire and motivate readers.
* Have the ability to be articulate and hold an audience in a public speaking role.
* Have knowledge and understanding of magazine production, visual composition and editorial processes and setting editorial policy.
* Be able to work under pressure and to consistently meet deadlines.
All prospective candidates must have a portfolio of previously published work. Command of one or more African languages is an advantage.
In addition to a competitive salary, membership of a medical aid and retirement fund for persons qualifying, we offer the candidate the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in an industry-leading and stimulating work environment.
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of this dynamic team, please forward your CV, listing relevant skills and experience, to the Business Manager, Kantha Govender at kantha.govender@thought24.co.za
Please use job ref. : Move! Editor
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10 DECEMBER 2010.
If you haven't received feedback by 17 December 2010, you should regard your application as unsuccessful.
Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.