Dentsu
The Managing Editor is responsible for the overall effective functioning of the publication editorial teams, with a focus on the operational elements to ensure all assets are produced on time.Please note: Although this role might be posted as permanent, we are looking for someone who is open to freelance or fixed-term employment. Nature of employment subject to change based on business needs.Job Description:Key responsibilities:Co-ordinate the production process between the editorial, art, production, repro and advertising departments, in order to meet delivery deadlinesSet and co-coordinate internal timelines, liaise with Content Director, Head of Production, Editors and the rest of the editorial team regarding planning and production of each issueSet up and lead status meetingsManage, track and facilitate all jobs in the systemManage the workflow and timing of internal approval processesReport status of all jobs to Head of Production and ensure that all critical deadlines are metOrganise and participate in photography shoot planning meetings and, when needed, book external suppliers for shootsLiaise with the Digital Traffic Manager to manage staff resources effectively to meet all delivery deadlinesObtain and traffic assets between client and suppliers, and oversee and ensure that assets meet requirements by ensuring quality and editorial consistencyEnsure administration related to people and operations is correctly and timeously completedCoordinate the production process with freelance teamsOther administrative tasks, including monitoring budgets and processing invoicesManage any ad hoc editorial projects as per assignment of Head of Production or Account DirectorStay abreast of, evaluate and implement appropriate modern world-class publishing production thinking and include tools to ensure efficient and effective operationsMinimum Requirements:At least 5 years’ experience in print production or traffic managementPrevious experience managing a teamUnderstanding of business and commercial principlesProficiency in Microsoft365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint) and Basic Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign)Thorough understanding of magazine publication processes and operations, as well as experience within an agencyCompetencies:Analytical thinkingDecisive insightInitiating actionInfluencing skillsBuilding and maintaining stakeholder relationshipsPlanning and organising skillsThe ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlinesAttention to detailMagnetic experience advantageousLocation:Cape TownBrand:Dentsu CreativeTime Type:Full timeContract Type:Permanent