Managing Editor, Hong Kong Tatler and Macau Tatler

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of editors and be responsible for the flow of all editorial content from line-up creation to final proof stage.
• Playing a pivotal role, ensure all content is produced on schedule by setting deadlines and monitoring page flow, as well as managing the approval process and the workload of the team.
• Responsible for the editorial budget and ensuring that editorial costs translate directly into high-quality content.
• Sign-off on all editorial pages and therefore you are required to possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under the pressure of tight deadlines.
• As this key position will liaise with other teams, you will have the skills to successfully manage interdepartmental relationships.
• Knowledge of InDesign, a keen interest in luxury lifestyle and society contacts is a distinct advantage.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in a senior editorial role.
• Strong journalism experience and skills ideally with some exposure to on-line publishing
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly and to ensure they are clearly communicated to an audience.
• Extensive management and organisational experience and strong project management skills and experience with planning, budgeting and supervising creative staff.
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate the end-to-end publishing process while meeting deadlines and budget requirements
• Ability to work independently, exercising discretion and judgment to meet company objectives.
• Problem-solving skills to deal effectively with situations requiring in-depth analysis.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Extensive network of top writers and photographers.
• Society and luxury lifestyle contacts and experience is an advantage.
• Keen interest or connoisseurship in facets of luxury lifestyle (fashion, art, gastronomy, etc)
• Impeccable communication skills including the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with authors and colleagues.
• A passion for technology
• Excellent command of English.