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- Planning and managing all daily operations
- Hiring, coaching and supervising personnel
- Collaborating with the editor in chief to determine issues’ content and topics
Job brief:
- We are looking for a skilled Managing Editor to oversee our company’s daily publishing operations.
- You will be reporting only to the editor in chief and supervise writers, editors and other staff.
- A managing editor combines the innovativeness of a writer with the practical focus of an operations manager. You should be able to suggest ideas for stories and see them through to publication.
- We expect excellent organizational and leadership skills as well as a unique problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage all daily operations
- Hire, coach and supervise personnel
- Collaborate with the editor in chief to determine issues’ content and topics
- Coordinate editorial publications and meetings
- Plan and approve assignments for writers and editors
- Control schedules and enforce deadlines (for writers, photographers, designers etc.)
- Oversee proofreading procedures and edit copy when necessary
- Assist in evaluating finalized copy for compliance with policies, style and tone
- Resolve issues as they arise
- Attend events on behalf of the company or editor in chief
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as managing editor or relevant role
- Exceptional ability in copywriting and editing
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of online platforms like WordPress and SEO concepts
- Abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication and people abilities
- Reliability and efficiency
- Attention to detail
- BSc/BA in journalism or relevant field