Job Opening: Senior Editorial Staff for Media Transasia Ltd. (Thailand)

27 July 2011
Job Opening: Senior Editorial Staff for Media Transasia Ltd. (Thailand)
Media Transasia Ltd, one of the region’s leading publishing companies, is seeking an experienced editor for one of its high-profile consumer publications. This is a senior position requiring an understanding of both the editorial and publishing sides of a magazine department, as well as experience of managing a multi-national team, departmental budgets, and working closely with the commercial side of the publication. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.

Senior Editorial Staff (Bangkok)

Responsibilities:

* Minimum five years’ experience on a national/regional English-language publication
* Previous experience at least at deputy editor level
* Proven leadership track record of managing a strong team
* Proven track record of leading a successful publication (please provide publication details and objective evidence of its success)
* All-round experience from English-language writing and subediting upwards to staff evaluation and to budget management, and to dealing with big-name clients

Requirements:

* Native English speaker preferred, or English at native language level (reading, writing, speaking)
* 10+ years in editorial/publishing (references may be sought from past four employers)
* All-round experience of editorial processes in a monthly magazine, with strong knowledge of the editorial and production schedules of a regional publication
* Proven track record of handling commissioning stories and working with other editors in developing story ideas
* Proven track record in dealing with the commercial and marketing aspects of publishing, and in communicating with clients and agencies
* Knowledge of the travel industry and consumer preferences in Asia
* Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills are absolutely vital

Media Transasia Thailand Co.,Ltd.
75/8 Ocean Tower 2, 14th Floor
Sukhumvit 19 Wattana Bangkok 10110

Via: jobstreet.com

Contact Information:

For submissions: Media Transasia Thailand Co., Ltd., 75/8 Ocean Tower 2, 14th Floor, Sukhumvit 19 Wattana Bangkok 10110

Website: http://www.mediatransasia.com/
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