Editor
2 months ago
Digital magazine editor
**Location**: Cape Town
**Job level**: Senior / hybrid
**Remuneration**: Negotiable, based on experience
This role is for an organised, energetic editor to manage a digital magazine for a key retail client, overseeing editorial content, quality, and tone. The editor will shape the magazine’s direction, from creating compelling booklists and commissioning content to editing and ensuring a cohesive design that aligns with client objectives and reader needs.
Self-motivated and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility
A natural leader with excellent editorial judgement and a good eye for storytelling
Experienced, with three to five years in an editorial role in a magazine
Skilled in editing, sub-editing, and maintaining high content standards
Key responsibilities
Editorial management
Compile and present editorial booklists for each publication issue
Produce editor videos for each issue
Commission and edit features according to client expectations and briefs
Ensure all writing, research, and copy-editing meet quality standards
Oversee the design, ensuring layouts meet the client's brief
Implement client feedback and changes, adhering to deadlines
Report progress and updates to the account manager
Team management
Lead and motivate the editorial team
Ensure client revisions are accurately applied
Provide final sign-off on approved pages and manage pagination
Oversee and adhere to the editorial budget
Client relations
Conduct bi-monthly client meetings (Cape Town-based)
Participate in strategic planning to meet and adapt to client needs
Take a proactive approach to managing client relationships
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