Assistant Editor

About the Role

Join a pioneering company at the center of Asia's rapidly expanding travel and business events sector. This position offers a chance to refine editorial expertise within a driven team and contribute significantly to a premier regional publication.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the Editorial Director to establish editorial directions and develop compelling content tailored to Asia's travel and business events markets.
• Supervise content generation by delegating assignments and collaborating with correspondents and team members.
• Coordinate publishing workflows, ensuring deadlines are met through effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Support the enhancement of digital platforms in close cooperation with Sales and Marketing teams to integrate content smoothly.
• Engage in research, conduct interviews, and produce detailed and captivating articles on industry trends, destinations, and business event topics.
• Serve as a representative of the publication at press events, familiarization trips, trade shows, and conferences domestically and internationally to expand industry contacts and source news.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or an allied discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of editorial experience, preferably within travel, meetings/events, or B2B sectors.
• Excellent English writing and editing skills, equivalent to a native level.
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing copy and layouts for accuracy and quality.
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines and projects efficiently in a fast-paced setting while preserving output quality.
• Familiarity with digital publishing, including social media, SEO, and online content management.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ease in building professional relationships within teams and industry contacts.

Additional Information

Applicants must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents.