The Managing Editor is responsible for the overall effective functioning of the publication editorial teams, with a focus on the operational elements to ensure all assets are produced on time.
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Please note: Although this role might be posted as permanent, we are looking for someone who is open to freelance or fixed-term employment. Nature of employment subject to change based on business needs.
Job Description:
Key responsibilities:
Responsibilities
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Co-ordinate the production process between the editorial, art, production, repro and advertising departments, in order to meet delivery deadlines
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Set and co-coordinate internal timelines, liaise with Content Director, Head of Production, Editors and the rest of the editorial team regarding planning and production of each issue
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Set up and lead status meetings
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Manage, track and facilitate all jobs in the system
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Manage the workflow and timing of internal approval processes
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Report status of all jobs to Head of Production and ensure that all critical deadlines are met
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Organise and participate in photography shoot planning meetings and, when needed, book external suppliers for shoots
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Liaise with the Digital Traffic Manager to manage staff resources effectively to meet all delivery deadlines
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Obtain and traffic assets between client and suppliers, and oversee and ensure that assets meet requirements by ensuring quality and editorial consistency
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Ensure administration related to people and operations is correctly and timeously completed
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Coordinate the production process with freelance teams
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Other administrative tasks, including monitoring budgets and processing invoices
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Manage any ad hoc editorial projects as per assignment of Head of Production or Account Director
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Stay abreast of, evaluate and implement appropriate modern world-class publishing production thinking and include tools to ensure efficient and effective operations
Minimum Requirements:
Requirements
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At least 5 years’ experience in print production or traffic management
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Previous experience managing a team
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Understanding of business and commercial principles
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Proficiency in Microsoft365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint) and Basic Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign)
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Thorough understanding of magazine publication processes and operations, as well as experience within an agency
Competencies:
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Analytical thinking
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Decisive insight
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Initiating action
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Influencing skills
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Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
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Planning and organising skills
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The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines