Job Opening: Editor for Asia City Publishing (Hong Kong)

11 January 2011
Job Opening: Editor for Asia City Publishing (Hong Kong)
Asia City Publishing Ltd

Asia City Publishing Group (ACPG) is the region's leading media company specializing in city living, entertainment, information and marketing. ACPG operates with over 200 people in five of Asia's leading cities- Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Singapore. The company has four business units - City Living Magazines (BK, HK, I-S, SH, The List, G Magazine) Visitor Publications (KL Map, Where Hong Kong, Where Macau, Where Singapore), Electronic Media (portal, EDM, E-newsletter, mobile), Marketing Communications (Custom Publishing, events).

Editor

This position covers both custom publishing and marketing communications projects.

We are looking for a well-rounded native English speaking individual who is confident in coming up with editorial line-ups and ideas for custom publishing clients, as well as write both short- and medium-length stories. You should also be able to come up with copy for various marketing communications projects including snappy headline and eye-catching captions.

As face-time with clients is sometimes required, you will need to speak authoritatively on the below topics and write about them according to clients' specifications.

Requirements:

* A degree holder in marketing or communication preferred or equivalent
* Have a minimum of 3 years experience as a writer and editor, ideally in the lifestyle publishing industry, and have a healthy obsession and understanding of topics such as food, fashion, beauty and health, travel and personal finance.
* Bilingual in both English (Native speaker preferred) and Chinese will be a plus.

If you're ready for the next challenge, please send your application to resume@asia-city.com.hk

More information here.
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