Wanted: Managing Editor for Agenda and Guides

No, indeed. Being a Managing Editor is hard work, requiring a nose for what’s relevant, editing and writing skills, charisma, persistence and a hearty work ethic. But it can also be highly rewarding if you go into the job with the right attitude, ambition and confidence to succeed.

We are looking for a capable and experienced Managing Editor to manage the Agenda site as well as help produce our growing line of guides, including the BeijingKids branded Home and Relocation Guide, Health Guide, School Choice Guide and other guidebook-related projects that we have in store.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Editorial Director, Sales, Marketing and Senior Executives to maintain the special projects (i.e. special supplements, Immersion Guides and Agenda), the brands’ business positioning, and the website for related events.
• Working to improve special supplements year-on-year by setting tangible, measurable goals.
• Managing the Agenda and Special Projects editorial team, freelancers, writers, and interns to ensure a positive and efficient work environment where all members are aware of their responsibilities and deadlines.
• Managing the departmental budget to ensure magazines are being produced in a timely manner and within budget.
• Maintaining a social media strategy and presence to maximize traffic.
• Continually networking with readers, clients and potential interview subjects and advertisers.
• Developing systems and procedures via SOPs to expedite work smoothly.
• Maintaining, writing for, editing and administrating the Agenda website.

Qualified applicants should have native fluency in English, at least two years of relevant media experience, intimate knowledge of, and contacts in Beijing, spoken Chinese ability, a strong interest and experience in digital publishing and a passion for serving and helping the community.

If you’re up for the challenge, send your resume and at least three writing samples to jerrychan@truerun.com.