We're hiring! Join Time Out Shanghai as our new deputy editor
Time Out is the trusted global platform that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city. Operating in 107 cities, across 39 countries, it has an average monthly global audience reach of over 111 million across all platforms.
No one knows the city like Time Out because we’ve been discovering the brilliant and searching out the secret and extraordinary since 1968 in locations across the globe. If you want to know about food, attractions, art, culture, shopping and nightlife, then Time Out is your social companion. With a world-class digital platform and top-quality curated content, Time Out connects brands and local businesses to the city.
We've got some great news, we're hiring.
Deputy editor
We’re looking for a deputy editor to work closely alongside the managing editor to oversee the day-to-day running of Time Out Shanghai digital and print products. While there will be opportunities for writing, the role will also involve editing and optimising content to be platform appropriate and planning and coordinating features and content packages with other editors.
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The right candidate will have a keen eye for detail, be hyper organised and a have good knowledge of, and passion for, Shanghai, lifestyle media and the Time Out brand.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the editors and writers to generate content ideas
- Pitch and assist with coordinating regular features
- Proofread, edit and fact-check raw copy
- Ensure content is optimised to be platform appropriate before publication
- Manage the running of our website and co-manage daily WeChat channel
- Assist with the production cycle of the quarterly magazine
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Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience editing and subediting
- Familiarity with SEO, Content Management Systems, Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite
- Previous digital experience, ideally managing a WeChat subscription account
- Strong organisational skills, an acute attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills
- Interest in design and branding
This role is full time and based from the office. To apply, please email Editor-in-Chief Cat Nelson at catn.timeout@gmail.com and Managing Editor Amy Snelling at amys.timeout@gmail.com with a CV and cover letter.