Vacancy: Senior Editor

Publishing One, imprint of Majalah Marketing, a leading business book
publisher, and a total business solution provider in developing and
executing marketing strategy, is expanding its operations.

We would like to invite suitable candidates with editorial and
positive attitudes who meet the requirements to fill the following
positions:


SENIOR EDITOR (book)


1. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Editor-In-Chief, the Senior Editor
will be responsible for leading and managing an editorial team. She/He
will provide clear leadership by giving direction and focus each day
to the most important business and publishing issues and ensuring the
quality of the editorial process.

2. SPECIFIC DUTIES
His/her specific duties include:
1. Coordinate, assign, deploy and brief editorial staff, provide
regular feedback, and ensure that all editorial processes meets the
highest standards;
2. Plan publication together with the schedule and strategy;
3.  Lead the regular editorial meetings and take the lead for
reporting on all onsets and unexpected obstacles;
4. With the Editor-In-Chief and the senior editorial team, plan the
current and future publishing and marketing strategy;
5. Support and train editorial staff, and maintain and improve a
network of correspondents, overseeing quality, and providing feedback;
6. Assist in the development of Publishing One policy and expansion of
new products;
7. Participate in depth discussions on budgetary and management issues
with the Management;
8. Prepare Performance Appraisal Reports for the Unit staff;
9. Undertake other duties as assigned from time to time.


4. COMPETENCIES
1. Professionalism – Advanced knowledge of publishing industry;
ability to analyze and articulate the information management
requirements of complex situations; demonstrated problem-solving
skills and ability to use sound judgment to ensure the effective and
timely completion of complex tasks; ability to work under extreme
pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment;
2. Empowering Others – Delegates responsibility, clarifies
expectations and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their
work; Encourages others to set challenging goals; Holds others
accountable for achieving results related to their area of
responsibility.
3. Client Orientation – Considers all those to whom services are
provided to be `clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point
of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with
clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs
and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing
developments inside and outside the clients; environments to keep
informed and anticipate problems; Meets timeline for delivery of
products or services to clients.
4. Commitment to Continuous Learning – Willingness to keep updated
with the most publishing and business issues.
5. Communications – Excellent communication (spoken and written)
skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and
recommendations to staff at senior levels, both orally and in writing,
in a clear, concise style.
6. Planning & Organizing – Ability to coordinate the work of others,
work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent
projects/activities.
7. Technology Awareness – Fully proficient computer skills and use of
relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing,
spreadsheets, In-design, Photoshop, Internet, etc.
8. Teamwork – Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to
operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to
establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in
a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and
respect for diversity.


5. QUALIFICATIONS

Education
A first level university degree in Economy or other social science
with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience
in journalism, media, information (Advanced university degree is
preferred).

Experience
1. The Senior Editor will have at least three years' progressively
responsible professional experience in editorial or journalism field,
or, ideally, a combination of both; and/or experience in a related
area such as research, public information and media management;
2. Proven excellent written and oral communication and inter-personal
skills;
3. At least two years' management experience.

Language
Excellent written and spoken English and Indonesian Language are
required. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

Other skills
Computer and Internet proficiency.



Please e-mail your cover letter and CV no later than 2 weeks from the
date of this advertisement to: antonius@marketing.co.id or send them
(indicate the upper left of your envelope with "SED PO") to:


HRD Manager
Majalah Marketing
Komp. Artha Gading Niaga Blok F No. 8
Kelapa Gading, Jakarta 14240
Phone (021) 4585 7040