News Editor – KD Marcom

This vacancy is for recent college graduates in journalism or a related field, or individuals interested in working remotely with an international magazine.

• Editorial Direction: The EIC is responsible for setting the overall editorial direction and vision of the publication. This includes defining the target audience, identifying key topics or themes to cover, and ensuring that the content aligns with the publication’s mission and goals.
• Content Oversight: The EIC oversees the content creation process, including assigning and approving articles, features, and other editorial content. They work closely with writers, reporters, and contributors to ensure that content is accurate, relevant, and meets the publication’s standards.
• Quality Control: Ensuring the quality of content is a critical responsibility. This involves editing and proofreading articles, enforcing style guidelines, fact-checking, and maintaining high standards of accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Strategic Planning: The EIC plays a key role in developing strategic plans for the publication, including identifying growth opportunities, expanding the audience reach, and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Team Leadership: The EIC manages and leads the editorial team, providing guidance, feedback, and support to writers, editors, and other staff members. They are responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment and promoting collaboration and creativity.
• Budget Management: Depending on the organization, the EIC may be responsible for managing the editorial budget, including allocating resources for freelance contributors, research materials, and other editorial expenses.
• Community Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with readers, subscribers, and industry stakeholders is important. The EIC may represent the publication at events, conferences, and other public forums, and engage with the audience through various channels, including social media and reader feedback.
• Adherence to Ethical Standards: Upholding ethical standards and journalistic integrity is paramount. The EIC ensures that the publication follows ethical guidelines, avoids conflicts of interest, and maintains transparency and credibility with its audience.
• Crisis Management: In the event of controversies, errors, or other crises, the EIC takes a leadership role in addressing the situation, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining the publication’s reputation and credibility.
• Innovation and Adaptation: The media landscape is constantly evolving, and the EIC must stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and audience preferences. They are responsible for driving innovation and adapting the publication’s strategies to meet changing demands and opportunities.

Overall, the Editor-in-Chief plays a critical role in shaping the editorial direction, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring the success and credibility of the publication.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate