Managing Editor FTC

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)