Вакансія Deputy Editor of English language magazine

About Us:

Kiev Check-in is a bi-monthly English-language magazine for affluent travelers, expats, and residents of Kyiv about the sights, sounds, tastes, culture, shops, fun, life, and business of Kyiv and the surrounding area. We are driven by our desire to share the treasures of our hometown and to wow our readers by showing that Kyiv is a great place to live, a bright gem that must be seen, an attractive destination for investment, the capital of a country that will prosper and become successful!

About You:

We are looking for a responsible, energetic and highly organized Deputy Editor to manage the whole magazine production process. In addition to exceptional organizational skills and strong English, Ukrainian and Russian communicating and editing skills, this role also requires experience with writing on entertainment and business topics and excellent team-management abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan content based on the needs and interests of the audience

• Assign tasks to all members of the team, working collaboratively with them to reach common goals:

1) Work with writers to: develop a plan for assigned articles and the approval process, check the content of written articles, and approve articles

2) Work with the sales manager to: assign tasks and help run the sales process smoothly, give advice, discuss new ideas, develop the budget plan, etc.

3) Work with designers to: convey a good understanding of the "feel" of each article, discuss ideas, help source photos, participate actively in design development, correct and approve design

• Attend events and conferences, take interviews, negotiate with potential partners and advertisers, etc.

• Write and edit editorial, entertainment and business articles, develop questions for interviews (find examples on our website)

• Structure all the content in Google Docs

• Approve the content and design, discuss strategic ideas with our Board team

• Perform final proofreading of the magazine

• Communicate with the printing house to agree on terms and cost of printing, monitor the printing process

• Coordinate the process of distribution

• Publish articles on the kievcheckin.com website, SMM on our Facebook page

• Hire staff

• Plan budget, develop and report to Board team

• Make sure the magazine is published on time, within budget, and that it corresponds to internal as well as external requirements.

Required Skills:

• Prior project management experience

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong English writing and editing skills

• Ability to identify and produce appropriate content that affects target readers

• Excellent communicator and creative thinker

• You must be very responsible and show a can-do attitude

• Ability to lead a team and to train team members

• Working knowledge of Google Docs

• Basic knowledge of Wordpress, SMM and Search Engine Optimization basics are desirable

If this position interests you, please send your CV and application letter, both in English, and a recent photo.