Key Responsibilities:

Planning
1. Creating yearly plans for Shanghai Family content across the publication, including regular audits of content and scheduling
2. Preparing content structure for Shanghai Family on an issue-by-issue basis and communicating it internally with design, photography, and sales

Production
1. Delivery of editorial content (features and columns) for Shanghai Family magazine that meets the highest standards of excellence, on deadline and within budget
2. Establish a clear supervisory system to ensure that SF magazine, website, and associated content is edited for substance, usage, and grammar prior to publication
3. Establish a clear process to ensure that design and creative briefs are full, resulting in the highest quality of images and lay out across the publication
4. Work with senior management to ensure content does not violate Chinese policy
5. Develop readership contact and community links
6. Support other sections of Ringier Editorial, marketing, and design where required
7. General management of content on Shanghai Family website

Admin
1. HR recruitment
2. Freelance payments
3. Engaging departments across Ringier to ensure the highest quality online and offline publications

Manage
1. Shanghai Family website (www.shfamily.com)
2. Shanghai Family Magazine
3. Related supplements

Key Result Areas:

1. SF editorial guidelines & policies are met and updated in all print and online products
2. Products are published according to process and deadline
3. Provide design leadership and troubleshooting
4. Stay within budgeted costs
5. Recruiting quality freelance writers
6. Work interdepartmentally to create annual content plans and 5-year vision plans
7. Administrative duties are successfully carried out

Native English speaker
Minimum education level: Bachelor’s Degree
Computer literate
Magazine editorial and/or writing experience (minimum 3 years)
Self-disciplined, able to work to deadlines and as part of a large team
Flexible, innovative, and able to think out of the box
Organized multi-tasker and able to handle pressure
Good time-management skills
Excellent editorial skills
Basic fluency in multimedia content
Basic fluency in magazine design