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Shanghai: Shanghai Business Review seeks an Editor

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Shanghai Business Review is the leading magazine for senior management of international companies headquartered and operating in Shanghai. The magazine's editorial focuses on issues of practical importance to international companies in Shanghai. More than 50 per cent of the magazine's 21,000 readers are at C-level and more than 80 per cent are heads of department or above. In addition to the print magazine, complementary media platforms include a website, e-newsletters and events.

We are looking for an editor to lead our editorial team and help develop the editorial direction of Shanghai Business Review.

Responsibilities:

  • Feature articles writing; reviewing and sub-editing.
  • Represent Shanghai Business Review at key industry events taking place in and around Shanghai.
  • Commissioning of feature articles and industry reports to pool of freelance writers; develop existing pool of freelance writers.
  • Work together with the magazine's publisher to develop editorial content, feature articles and industry reports.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the magazine's editorial content at all times.

Requirements:

  • At least 4-5 years relevant work experience, working as an editor or with editorial responsibilities, preferably for a business magazine.
  • A good understanding of China business issues.
  • Mandarin Chinese a substantial advantage.
  • Good copy editing skills, ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive salary, bonus and additional benefits offered.

Please send your resume with full contact details and salary expectations to Michael Pennington at: editor@mk-media.net

 
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