Managing Editor at Giantability Media Network Limited

Key Responsibilities
The Managing Editor (ME) handles the day-to-day editorial functions for the print and online journal, including:

• Reviewing all submissions to the journal to determine if they meet the journal’s content parameters.
• Coordinating and tracking all manuscripts through the submission, review, editing, and production processes.
• Overseeing editing standards for the journal and
• Ensuring high-quality substantive editing and quality control for published articles and issues, including multimedia content on the website.
• Collaborating with editorial leadership and the Publisher on marketing and public relations for the journal

Required qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or communications
• 3-5 years of writing/editorial experience
• Experience in the apparel industry a plus, but not required
• Software proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Indesign & Photoshop required
• Proficiency in a CMS (Wordpress or similar) a plus
• Light HTML a plus but not required
• Strong communication skills; able to connect with an audience of peers
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Well-connected within the diaconate, able to work well with deacons of multiple generations
• Self-motivated, disciplined, able to hit deadlines while working remotely
• Able to communicate effectively via phone, Skype, email
• Proficient in using basic email, Internet and digital formats
• Familiar with social media (recommended)
• Able to motivate, guide teams
• Excellent time management skills and comprehensive attention to details. Able to successfully manage multiple projects, work well under pressure, and adhere to all editorial and production schedules and deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills needed to interact with and elicit cooperation of internal staff and external authors, reviewers, and content experts.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to high standards, assertiveness, integrity, and discriminating judgment.