Managing Editor for The World of Chinese Magazine

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The World of Chinese is seeking a Managing Editor. The magazine focuses on Chinese culture and language and is published by China’s oldest publisher, The Commercial Press. The magazine is available by subscription globally and at a number of point-of-sale locations in Beijing and Shanghai. This position is based in Beijing.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the overall editorial direction of the magazine, including idea generation, research, writing and/or managing freelance writers and photographers, sourcing/conceptualizing accompanying artwork; ensuring timely content submission, developing column-related network of writers/experts/contacts and brainstorming potential market tie-in’s (eg advertorials, strategic partnerships, etc.)
• Manage a dedicated team of both English and Chinese editors, designers and interns to ensure the timely publication of each bi-monthly issue
• Edit all English content for each magazine issue for content, grammar, syntax, punctuation, logic, ect
• Be responsible for the magazine’s website and social media presence, assist in growing our loyal worldwide following
• Proofread hard copies
• Assist in creating promotional material and web/multimedia content as needed
• Represent the magazine at events as needed
• Collect reader/client feedback
• Additional editing and creative work on book projects related to the magazine and/or The Commercial Press

CONDITIONS
Pay negotiable commensurate with experience
Several years experience in magazine journalism or related media required
Major in Journalism or Chinese Studies preferred
Visa assistance
10 days paid holiday/year after working for one year
two-months trial period

WORKING HOURS
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Interested? Please send your CV, a brief explanation of why we can count on you to do this job well, and samples of your work to editor@theworldofchinese.com.

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