Job Opening: Editor in Chief for Orion Media (salary: P40,000 minimum) - Philippines

16 February 2011
Job Opening: Editor in Chief for Orion Media (salary: P40,000 minimum) - Philippines
Deadline: 16 April 2011

We are looking for an experienced Editor in Chief who will handle overall editing responsibilities, set formal style standards and train all writers and producers.

Our global brand name is Koozzoo™Media. We are a leading online media company based in Manila with studios in Australia and the United States. We deliver online video on demand, high quality web designs, graphic design and online software to Companies worldwide.

We have taken mobile phone, online media, television commercials and SEO to new levels. Google and Yahoo desire to go, in the mobile world, where we’ve already arrived. We are technology leaders in our field. We have no competition locally or globally. We maintain our own digital Film and Television studios in Melbourne and have our own team of Smart Phone and Web development engineers located in Melbourne, Manila and Los Angeles. Opportunities to advance exist.

Our team is highly skilled in all online media strategies.

If you are highly motivated, love working in a team and are creative, able to achieve diversity and assist in other areas of the business then this position is for you.

Editor in Chief
PHP 40000 (Min)
(National Capital Reg - Legaspi, Makati)

Responsibilities:

1. Cross-check facts, spelling, grammar, writing style, photos, etc. for final approval of scripts
2. Establish, develop and maintain a formal writing standard
3. Motivate and develop staff
4. Be involved in strategic planning of organization
5. Has strong command of the English language
6. Must work with Management to ensure production numbers are being met and all creative goals are on track
7. Must be highly-skilled at proofreading, copy editing, developmental editing and line editing
8. Hire and train script writers and producers
9. Maintain knowledge of the market and how best to write about the material

Requirements:

1. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Journalism, English or Mass Communications/Media/Advertising or equivalent
2. At least 5 years of working experience in editorial, ad copy writing, digital media or related field is required for this position
3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software is a must
4. Knowledge of or interest in 3D, motion graphics and video production editing, as well as strong oral communication skills would be an advantage
5. Full-Time positions available

Mandatory skills and knowledge:
Microsoft Office
Perfect American/British/Australian English

Start: Immediate or to suit

Salary: 40,000 inclusive of allowance

Hours: Regular shift 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: Legaspi, Makati

Apply: If you’re confident that you can do the job and you possess the required qualification please email your resume.

Apply here.
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