Vacancy at Reuters: Commisioning Editor, Singapore

04 October 2010
Vacancy at Reuters: Commisioning Editor, Singapore
Commissioning Editor-PUB00002840

Job Summary

To commission a range of articles, features and series for on-line products and to contribute to developing new on-line products. To manage the commissioning process and content provision from conception to delivery including on-going author care.

Major/Key Activities

* To research and commission original and exclusive materials as identified.
* To develop a range of commissioned materials to add value to existing services.
* To supervise commissioned projects from initial brief to publication.
* To co-ordinate individual manuscripts and authors.
* To liaise with other Complinet staff to ensure appropriate opportunities are identified.
* To keep up-to-date with legal/regulatory developments across a range of subjects.
* To develop new relationships with credible and respected potential contributors in the relevant region.
* To liaise with and develop the Editorial Board of external experts for the region, in order to help drive the editorial agenda.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

· At least two years' commissioning and publishing experience in financial services and related legal fields.

· Proven track record of delivering high-quality materials from external resources on time.

· Ability to interact with professionals at the highest level in a variety of regulatory areas.

· Highly organised and disciplined and able to act on own initiative.

Key Performance Measures

· To hit commissioning targets as set by Head of Publishing.

· Provision of high quality market-driven features and analysis.

Primary Location: Singapore
Schedule: Full-time

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