Editor in Chief, East Asia

4 months ago

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China Time Out Full time

About the role

Time Out Group is a leading global media and hospitality brand. We are here to inspire and enable people to discover and experience the best of the city through our two business divisions – Time Out Media and Time Out Market.

We are looking for an experienced Editor in Chief to create and lead the editorial direction and content strategy of Time Out in East Asia, in partnership with Regional Content Director. This role is pivotal in ensuring the brand's voice remains dynamic, relevant, and engaging to our audience.

Key Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief will oversee the creation of high-quality content that grows our audience in East Asia, drives traffic to our East Asian sites and boosts reach and engagement across all platforms. The successful candidate must be proficient in They will also be bilingual - English and Chinese specific

Editor in Chief, East Asia bears responsibility for:

Develop Vision: Define and articulate the editorial vision and strategy for the publication.

Content Planning: Oversee content planning and ensure it meets the publication’s standards and objectives.

Editorial Calendar: Manage and update the editorial calendar to ensure timely and relevant content.

Lead Editorial Team: Manage and guide the editorial team, including writers, editors, and other staff.

Approve Content: Review and approve content before publication to ensure quality and consistency.

Editorial Guidelines: Establish and enforce editorial guidelines and standards.

Develop Policies: Create and maintain editorial policies and procedures.

Ensure Compliance: Ensure that all content complies with legal and ethical standards.

Liaise with Stakeholders: Work with other departments, such as marketing and design, to ensure cohesive content strategy.

External Relations: Build and maintain relationships with external contributors, partners, and industry experts.

Understand Audience: Analyse audience data and feedback to inform content decisions.

Enhance Engagement: Develop strategies to increase reader engagement and grow the audience.

Manage Budget: Oversee the editorial budget, including costs related to content creation and staff.

Allocate Resources: Ensure appropriate allocation of resources for content production and distribution.

Handle Issues: Address any issues or crises related to content, such as controversies or errors.

Develop Strategies: Create strategies for managing potential risks to the publication's reputation.

Drive Innovation: Implement innovative practices to keep the publication competitive and relevant.

Skills & Experience

Proven Editorial Leadership: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in editorial roles, with at least 5 years in a senior editorial position. Experience in lifestyle, culture, or entertainment media is highly desirable.

Strategic Vision: Strong ability to develop and execute innovative content strategies that align with business goals.

Team Management: Proven experience in leading and developing a diverse editorial team.

Digital Expertise: Deep understanding of digital media trends, SEO, social media, and audience engagement strategies.

Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret audience data and use insights to drive content decisions and growth.

Exceptional Writing and Editing: Superior writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Relationship Building: Strong network within the media industry and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Perks

Opportunity to join an award-winning market leader in digital publishing

Lots of free tickets and opportunities to experience our city culture

Flexible working arrangements

Fun, welcoming and supportive culture

Learning & Development opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Celebrations - we’re big on celebrating and shouting out about great work

Team bonding and social activities

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