Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and communicate the vision of every magazine edition across board
• Organize meetings with writers and designers to discuss and plan the features section of the magazine
• Send regular briefs to writers that include deadlines, writing style, etc.
• Research with the editorial team and generate list of possible cover stars and featured stars across Africa for each edition
• Commission features and stories from in-house writers or freelancers
• Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with each edition and its targeted audience’s preferences
• Manage writing staff and freelance content producers.
• Edit and re-write articles, some of which may be rejected or returned to the writer for revision
• Ensure that all feature articles comply with ethical codes of practice and legal guidelines Represent the magazine brand in relevant events, fairs and conferences
• Coordinate online or print publishing cycle and managing content areas
• Liaise with the Digital Marketer on content creation for blogs and vlogs for the magazine website
• Liaise with the Social Media Manager on content curation for the magazine social media pages
• Set publication standards and establishing goals and expectations
• Proofread, edit, rewrite and sub articles to meet publication standards and ensure it is ready to go to the press
• Oversee layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Plan and monitor budget allocation for the publishing of each edition
• Organize strategic meetings with editorial team from time to time to meet departmental KPIs
• Drive sponsorship, adverts and promotions for the magazine
• Drive collaborations with glam team for Cover star photoshoot for each edition.
• Develop realistic strategies for online and offline sales of published magazine edition
• Network actively at industry events.
• Attend photo shoots for cover stars and featured stars interviews
• Actively raise the profile of the publication
• Submit weekly report of all activities and deliverables
• Perform other task as assigned by the Management.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications / Journalism or related field (essential)
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a magazine editor.

Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

• Knowledge of media production and communications
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to spell and delete jargon
• Has good understanding of content management systems
• Demonstrable experience in producing relevant content to target audience
• Able to nurture long-term relationships with key publication influencers
• Analytic thinker with strong conceptual and research skills
• Good market knowledge and a network of contacts with authors, writers and other content producers
• Organized, structured and in control: keeps track of multiple writers working on multiple stories
• Keenly able to accurately assess a situation or person and turn it into an advantage
• Able to understand and influence target audience
• Ability to work under pressure to meet productivity standards and deadlines
• Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have interest in a range of topics
• Ability to think on the feet and respond to events as they happen
• Ability to understand complex subjects and explain them clearly to readers
• Ability to take constructive criticism.