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Company:European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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Location:Beijing
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Job function:Writing / Editing
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Industry:Business Services, Services
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Employment:Full time
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Experience:Associate
Job description
The editor’s primary responsibilities will be:
· Managing the overall process for the production and delivery of all major Chamber print publications, including content, budgeting, scheduling, translation, design and layout, editing, proofreading and printing.
· Producing EURObiz on a bi-monthly basis.
Publications
· Deliver EURObiz on a bi-monthly basis using internal and external channels. This includes conceptualising the theme; researching, commissioning, writing and editing all content; liaising with contributors; writing and conducting interviews; managing art direction and layout; and colour proofing.
· Manage EURObiz online, including re-purposing all articles and artwork for online publication and ensuring all articles are search-engine optimised.
· Oversee the distribution of EUROBiz, both online (website and app) and the hard copy.
· Manage the process for production of all major Chamber print publications, including EURObiz, the Position Paper, local position papers, the Business Confidence Survey and other reports.
· Lead the editing of all major Chamber print publications, including the Position Paper, local position papers, the Business Confidence Survey and other reports, to ensure the quality and accuracy of language and consistency of messaging.
· Proofread all Chamber print publications to ensure final copy is high quality and error free.
· Plan and manage the editorial calendar and coordinate contributors for growing online content of EURObiz.
· Edit the Chamber national newsletter and Beijing local newsletter.
· Coordinate with the Chamber’s marketing team on strategies to increase traffic to the EURObiz website.
Government Affairs
· Develop a thorough understanding of Chamber advocacy issues to ensure that Chamber messaging is communicated accurately and consistently through all channels (newsletters, magazine, website and other publications).
Management
· Work closely with local chapter teams and other functional teams.
· Develop new communication initiatives that serve Chamber advocacy.
· Participate in new project development and/or presentations when relevant.
· Manage and develop staff to deliver all tasks:
- Publications coordinator/manager
- Designer
· Support the design and creative needs of all departments and chapters.
· Ensure the publication process is within budget and on schedule.
Budgets
· Plan and manage the annual publications budget.
· Ensure that all planned publications do not exceed budget.
· Provide a monthly forecast for publications based on the budget.
· Provide an accurate cost breakdown for any new, out-of-budget spend that is requested by the secretary general and/or other chapters.
Other duties required by the general manager and secretary general
Skills & experience
- Native English speaker
- Exceptional writing and editing skills to organise content/information in a clear, reader-friendly, structural manner is essential
- Good knowledge of and interest in the Chinese commercial, economic and political environment
- Attention to detail, a focus on content and a creative and journalistic flare to writing
- Excellent project management skills, independent worker, self-motivated
- Basic knowledge of publication-related design software, such as InDesign, PhotoShop or Illustrator
- Creative skills
- Human resource skills – manage and develop team members, and motivate staff, members, partners and other stakeholders to provide content
- Possess very strong communication skills
- Organised and professional, and must be able to work well in a multi-cultural office environment and coordinate well with colleagues in other cities
- Other European languages and Mandarin are a plus.
- Willingness to travel occasionally
- At least 2 years previous experience working for a newspapers, magazines or other publications, and over 3 years managerial role
- A bachelor's degree in communications or journalism is preferred
How to apply
Submit cv, personality assessment questions, expected salary to bj_jobs@europeanchamber.com.cn. Please also clearly indicate in the subject heading "Application for Editor, 2023" .Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Personality Assessment Questions:
1.What do you know about the work of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and of Chamber of Commerce organizations in general? (min. 80 words)
2.What particular knowledge or skills do you have that would make you successful in this position? (min.100 words)
3.What type of work do you enjoy most? (min.120 words)
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