Assistant Magazine Editor Job Opening in Kenya

Job Opportunity Title: Assistant Magazine Editor Job Opening in Kenya

Our Client is recruiting an Assistant Magazine Editor

Job Specifications

• Continuously maintain and improve the profile of the magazine in the market share
• Oversee and coordinate the publication process including communicating with editors, authors and printers
• In charge of ensuring the, magazine is up to the publishers standard and approving of proofs
• Serves a s a liaison between the department writers, printers or publishers
• Ensure that the articles submitted by writers are timely and of high content. Quality
• Continuously engage with publishers and enforce best publishing practices in order to remain competitive and profitable
• Liaising with the management director and directors in coming up with new  ideas to improve the mode of circulation to increase sales
• Manage quality control of overseeing the artwork, design, illustrations and photos  that go with each article and occasionally attending photo-shoots.
• Overseeing the layout, appearance and content of articles to edit and review the work of writers.
• Coming up with new ideas on content, expanding revenue base for the magazine and exhibition.
• In charge of PR activities during the exhibitions and other duties assigned.
• The incumbent should be able to meet magazine deadlines for both print and advertising.
• Should be able to work on a yearly flat plan and stories
• Selling both advertising and exhibition space
• Ability to engage in sales and marketing activities for both exhibition and magazine
• Be able to multi-task and be able to bring prime clients and sponsorship to the group
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in journalism, English or related field
• 5 years minimum experience in editing, journalism or editorial research
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Excellent personnel management skills
• Diplomacy and conflict resolution
• A team Player
• Possess leadership skills

If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject line to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

NB. We do not charge any fee for recieving your CV in our database nor for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

For unsolicited applications, please drop your CV in our offices (Devan Plaza, Westlands 4th Floor ) Monday to Friday - 3pm - 5pm ONLY

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