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Job Opening: Fashion Editor for Drum Magazine (Media 24, South Africa)

Deadline: 27 April 2011

DRUM magazine has a vacancy for a Fashion Editor in its Cape Town office.

Responsibilities:

-Conceptualising, writing and producing the fashion pages and supplements in line with DRUM's editorial style and strategy
-Organise and styling of fashion shoots including briefing of photographers, artists and models
-Develop client relations
-Represent the magazine at media events
-Assisting with and contributing to brand extensions and advertorial projects when needed, including sourcing, organising props, writing fashion copy, arranging shoots and pre-production of shoots

To be considered you must have:

-A tertiary qualification and at least two year's working experience in a relevant field (magazine experience an advantage)
-A good understanding of the fashion requirements of DRUM's target market
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-A passion for the fashion industry
-Innovative thinking and creative flair to interpret trends and present them appropriately to DRUM's target market
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
-The ability to work in a team
-An even temperament and the ability to work under pressure and deal with diverse personalities and situations
-The willingness and ability to work overtime when required
-Ability to meet deadlines
-A valid, unendorsed Code 08 driver's license

If you meet the criteria please forward a CV of no more than two pages and short motivation letter to Zelda Cottle, by Wednesday, 27 April 2011. Email: zcottle@media24.com. Fax: 021-406-2937

In keeping with the Media24 policy preference will be given to candidates who will help us achieve our employment equity targets.

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: zcottle@media24.com

For submissions: zcottle@media24.com

Website: http://www.media24.com/en/magazines/weekly-magazines/drum.html

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