Posted On: November 22, 2016

Journalism Job

Media Organization: TIME Asia

Company Description

TIME is a global, breaking news multimedia brand. An essential destination for reporting on the people, places and issues that matter, TIME captures the events that shape our lives through exceptional reporting, writing and photography.

Job Description

TIME is seeking an editor to help oversee its social media presence, SEO strategy, newsletter production and audience growth. This role would be responsible for growing and engaging TIME’s growing digital audience.

The editor will collaborate with writers and editors. Daily responsibilities will include packaging posts for social channels, using data analytics to develop new strategies and engaging the newsroom in best audience strategy practices. We expect candidates to be able to lead conversations around audience strategy and digital growth.

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a journalism background and at least one year of professional experience in online journalism, preferably with branded social media accounts. S/he should be aware of digital media trends, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, comfortable working collaboratively and eager to learn.

Ideal Qualifications:

Strong news judgment
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Excellent understanding of how to grow a digital audience
Mastery of writing catchy copy with meticulous attention to detail
An interest in developing platforms and new trends in social media
Understanding of social media and SEO best practices
Familiarity with optimizing newsletters and growing subscriptions
Proficiency with content management systems, HTML and Photoshop

Responsibilities:

Manage and post to TIME’s Facebook, Twitter, LINE, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media accounts
Assist news editors in assigning stories and writing headlines for TIME’s audience on social media
Identify emerging trends, networks and ideas in the social media world
Follow breaking news and collaborate with news editors to promote stories
Develop TIME's voice and posting strategy based on short- and long-term data analysis and editorial goals
Train writers and editors on social media and SEO best practices
Grow TIME’s newsletter audience through editorial best practices and subscriber campaigns
Develop social media strategy for TIME’s biggest franchises and projects
Work with TIME's art and photo departments to choose imagery that drives interest

Job Location:
China - Hong Kong

To Apply

Email helen.regan@timeasia.com with your resume and cover letter or apply online at: https://timeinc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/China---Hong-Kong/Associate-Editor--Audience-Engagement_JR0004226