Chief Editor at Horizia Consulting

Summary: Our Client (a Digital Media and Mobile Content Firm) seeks a competent candidate to fill the position of a Chief Editor to manage its publications (Web + Mobile)

Typical responsibilities of the job include

• Selecting articles for issues and planning publication contents
• Generating ideas for articles and features
• Organising meetings with writers and designers to discuss and plan the features section of the media platforms
• Commissioning features and stories from in-house writers or freelancers
• Supervising staff, including freelance writers, and setting deadlines
• Reading, writing and researching features and articles
• Rewriting, editing, proofreading and subbing copy to ensure it is ready to go to press
• Attending relevant events, fairs and conferences
• Ensuring that all feature articles comply with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines

Desired Competencies

• Good general and current affairs knowledge
• Ability to undertake research using a variety of sources
• Creative, with the ability to alter personal writing style
• Strong news reporting, editing, social media and agency relations skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Display of Brilliant news judgement and passion for print and digital journalism
• IT Savvy
• Determination and resilience

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Communication Arts, Mass Communication or Journalism is essential
• 2-3 years’ cognate experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms