Job Opening: Editor for a Consumer Health Magazine (Singapore)

05 January 2011
Job Opening: Editor for a Consumer Health Magazine (Singapore)
Deadline: 2 February 2011

We are looking for writers with experience in Health, Fitness, Lifestyle, Diet and/or Nutrition to write informative articles for millions of reader. You will be able to share your knowledge and advice with a large and vibrant community looking to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Editor (for a consumer health magazine)
(Singapore)

Responsibilities:

* Write articles related to health and medicine, amending (re-writing of editing) articles, summarizing written material, and organizing and researching projects to tight deadlines.
* Conducting interviews with personalities and writing their stories to appear in the magazine.
* Proofreading to detect errors in spelling and punctuation. Verifying facts, dates, and statistics. Rewrites or modifies copy to conform to publication's style and editorial policy.
* Initiate or reply to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication.

Requirements:

* Graduate of Journalism, Mass Communications, Advertising/Media or equivalent.
* Well-versed and highly-interested in health and science.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Creative and deadline-driven.
* Ability to effectively handle pressure and manage time efficiently.
* At least 1 year of working experience in the related field.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume, stating current and expected salary, date availability together with a recent photograph to the following: recruitment_editor@yahoo.com

More information here.
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