Panacea Publishing Asia Ltd. is looking for an editor for its Business Traveller Asia-Pacific title.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to take the lead of an exciting yet long-established international travel title. The ideal candidate should have a passion for travel and aviation and plenty of ideas to fill each issue.

You will have a critical eye for detail with strong writing and editing abilities, plus a commercial awareness of publishing. You’ll also have excellent organisational skills to ensure the smooth running of the production cycle, management of the team and coordination of various trips/events.

Key skills and requirements:

• 5 years’ experience as a senior editor in publishing environment
• Manage the production cycle to ensure 10 issues a year are produced to a high standard and on time (plus any supplements)
• Forward planning of issues and features that are topical and relevant for our specific readership with a strong commercial interest
• Experience of commissioning features and a solid contacts book of freelancers
• Ability to write sparkling copy and edit raw copy
• Strong proofing/subbing skills with overall responsibility for signing off the blueprint each issue (including imagery and commercial).
• Knowledge of aviation and travel/hospitality industry or a willingness to quickly become immersed in these areas
• Commercial understanding of publishing, ability to liaise with sales and marketing teams to create content partnerships with key clients, write advertorials and manage editorial schedule
• Attend industry events, conferences, press trips – willingness to act as a panel member/speaker at conferences/events
• Manage the editorial team timetable, including coordinating with online schedule and developing junior team members
• Oversee website content on businesstraveller.com
• Handle budgets for freelance, travel and expenses
• Excellent command of English (Cantonese and Mandarin a bonus)
• Knowledge of digital media and ability to contribute to various social media channels

Salary will depend on the candidate’s experience and background. Interested parties please send curriculum vitae and samples of published work, availability and expected salary by clicking "Apply Now"

More information about Panacea Publishing and our titles can be found at www.panaceapublishing.com; www.businesstraveller.asia and www.mixmeetings.com