Managing Editor FTC

Dentsu · Cape Town

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: 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 deadlines
Set 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 issue
Set up and lead status meetings
Manage, track and facilitate all jobs in the system
Manage the workflow and timing of internal approval processes
Report status of all jobs to Head of Production and ensure that all critical deadlines are met
Organise and participate in photography shoot planning meetings and, when needed, book external suppliers for shoots
Liaise with the Digital Traffic Manager to manage staff resources effectively to meet all delivery deadlines
Obtain and traffic assets between client and suppliers, and oversee and ensure that assets meet requirements by ensuring quality and editorial consistency
Ensure administration related to people and operations is correctly and timeously completed
Coordinate the production process with freelance teams
Other administrative tasks, including monitoring budgets and processing invoices
Manage any ad hoc editorial projects as per assignment of Head of Production or Account Director
Stay abreast of, evaluate and implement appropriate modern world-class publishing production thinking and include tools to ensure efficient and effective operations

Minimum Requirements:

At least 5 years’ experience in print production or traffic management
Previous experience managing a team
Understanding of business and commercial principles
Proficiency 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 agency

Competencies:

Analytical thinking
Decisive insight
Initiating action
Influencing skills
Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
Planning and organising skills
The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Attention to detail
Magnetic experience advantageous

Location:

Cape Town

Brand:

Dentsu Creative

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

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