Senior Associate Editor
- Employer
- Amcham Shanghai
- Location
- Shanghai
- Date posted
- Tuesday, 15th December 2009
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
- Categories
- Editing
Writing
Title: Senior Associate Editor
Department: Communications and Publications
Supervisor: Director of Communications & Publications
The Chamber's high quality publishing program, including the flagship magazine, Insight is major part of the external communications function with members, key stakeholders and the public. This position works with the Director of Communications & Publications and the Editor-in-Chief to manage the editorial and copy workflow, design and production processes across the publishing program, encompassing both print and electronic media.
Duties:
1. Assist with management of the research, writing, editing, design and publication of Chamber publications including the China Business Report the China Manufacturing Competitiveness study,and the Viewpoint series.
2. Write feature articles for Insight magazine.
3. Assist Editor-in-Chief with planning, development, editing and proofreading of content for Insight magazine.
4. Develop story ideas, content initiatives, reader interactions and publication concepts.
5. Edit and proofread membership communications and collateral
6. Assist in development of talking points and briefing material
7. Any other duties as directed by the Director of Communications & Publications
SELECTION CRITERIA
Senior Associate Editor
Communications and Publications Team
1. Three-four years experience and high level of competence in writing, editing and publishing – print and electronic.
2. Native English speaker is essential; Chinese language ability would be a plus.
3. Demonstrated ability to research, write and edit material for publication and display, in variety of forms and the ability to achieve a high-level of accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Outstanding written communication skills
5. Strong project management skills including proven ability to maintain publishing schedules, manage multiple projects within budget and fixed deadlines, and work effectively with contract and in-house writers, designers and printers.
6. Proven capacity to work effectively (both independently and cooperatively) in a team of multi-skilled communication professionals.
7. Understanding of Chinese current affairs and China business issues as they relate to American business; and understanding of U.S.-China relations.
8. Degree in business, economics, communications, journalism or relevant discipline.
9. Advanced skills in design software packages, specifically: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat would be highly regarded.
December 2009
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