Work for Time Out! We're hiring an Editor-in-Chief
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.
In the evolving digital world, our expertise and our growing community of Time Outers and Tastemakers put the very best of the city in the palm of your hand. We are global, and no one knows local better than we do. And we've got some great news – we're hiring.
Editor-in-Chief
Role overview
We are looking for an Editor-in-Chief who has strong experience in both a print and digital media environment to take charge of and drive forward Time Out Shanghai and Time Out Shanghai Family across all platforms. We are seeking a leader in the vertical who is able to confidently manage our team of passionate editors and someone who is bursting with ideas on audience development. The Editor-in-Chief will serve as the face of the editorial department and should have a strong list of contacts in the lifestyle sectors.
Key responsibilities
- Management of the editorial team, alongside the Managing Editor, including leading quarterly evaluations and regular meetings
- Work with the Managing Editor to develop and drive forward short- and long-term editorial content strategies for all platforms
- Oversee editorial content curation across all platforms, including digital, print and social
- Co-manage the quarterly print cycles alongside the Managing Editor
- Create and edit strong content for digital and print platforms as needed
- Work with the marketing team on events and branding strategies, including building brand awareness
- Support the sales team by attending client meetings, creating on-brand promoted content and advertorials and handling custom client projects
- Handle administration tasks, including hiring and onboarding editors and coordinating budgets
- Represent the Time Out brand at industry events
Personal attributes and essential skills
- At least three years' previous experience working in an editorial team, with at least one year's experience in a similar role
- Passion for and strong awareness of Shanghai's lifestyle scene and the Time Out brand
- Strong organisational skills, an acute attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills
- Strong writing, editing and sub-editing skills
- Excellent grasp and understanding of SEO best practices, Content Management Systems, Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite
- Ability to lead and contribute to a fun and dynamic team-based environment
- Flexibility and a professional approach at all times
- A keen interest in design and branding
- Chinese-language skills are a benefit, but not essential
How to apply
This role is full-time and in-house. To apply, please email Executive Publisher Terry Meng (terrymeng@timeoutcn.com) and current Editor-in-Chief Amy Snelling (amys.timeout@gmail.com) with a CV and cover letter.