Deputy editorial director / editor – Ink Publishing Pte Ltd

Ink Publishing Pte Ltd

Ink Publishing is probably the most dynamic and fastest-growing publishing company in Asia – producing inflight magazines for more airlines than any other publisher in the world. The Singapore office publishes Time Out Singapore, the monthly guide to what’s on in the city-state, as well as a host of inflight titles for leading regional airlines.

Ink’s award-winning titles worldwide include AirTran Airways Go, Bangkok Airways fah Thai, BMED Impressions, bmi voyager, bmibaby yeahbaby, Brussels Airlines b.spirit!, Brussels Airlines b.there!, Cebu Pacific smile magazine, China Airlines Sky Couch, easyJet easyJet Inflight, Gulf Air Gulf Life/On Air, Jetstar Airways Jetstar Magazine, Ryanair Ryanair Magazine, Tiger Airways Tiger Tales, Mandala Airlines mandala and SpiceJet’s spiceroute. Ink also publishes Bradmans Business Travel Guides to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. The company has offices in London, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York and Atlanta.

Deputy editorial director / editor

Ink Publishing is seeking a talented deputy editorial director with a proven employment record in publishing, an endless supply of innovative editorial ideas, and an understanding of the mechanics of magazine journalism. Ideally, they will have travelled extensively in the Asia-Pacific region, India in particular, and have at least five years’ in-house editorial experience working on both international and Asia-based titles.

Primary focus: To be an all-round support to the editorial director in the conceptualisation and launch of new titles and overseeing the editorial function across all existing titles, ensuring they maintain the highest standards and achieve their objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute editorial and design concepts for new pitches done out of the Singapore office.
• Launching new titles and translating pitches into paper and print reality, helping conceptualise departments and features, cover styles, design templates, editorial voice and style sheets.
• Quality control of existing titles; assist in revamp and overhaul of existing titles when required.
• Recruiting, interviewing and managing members of the editorial team.
• Setting the standards of the editorial team and ensuring that all members meet them through a consistent induction and review process.
• To edit own monthly title supported by a deputy editor. You must be able to generate story ideas, commission copy, edit text, work with design team on presentation of the magazine, and taking ultimate responsibility for all content.

Successful candidates will have:

• Energy, drive, commitment & integrity with the ability to self-motivate and motivate others
• Superb written and spoken communication skills in English
• Ability to plan and work to deadline
• Management competencies
• Ability to co-ordinate the magazine production process – managing journalists, liaising with subs, designers and repro
• Cultural sensitivity
• Flexibility to change

Essential requirements:

• Excellent English-language skills, both in written and spoken form
• Singapore-based
• At least five years’ editorial experience in magazines and newspapers

Preferred requirements:

• Confidence in Word and InDesign (or similar programme, eg Quark)
• Good knowledge of and/or enthusiasm for the Asia-Pacific region

Please also state:

• your current and EXPECTED rate
• your availability

Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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