Editor
Firefly Communications
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Firefly Communications

The Role


The Role


Responsibilities
1. Generating topics for articles;
2. Holding regular features meetings where the whole department generates new ideas;
3. Deciding with the Managing Editor on which features will appear in which issue;
4. Writing all topic approved features;
5. When needed, sending out briefs for work to writers (with a detailed summary of what is needed, the deadline, word count and fee, etc);
6. Editing features and ensuring they are good enough to print;
7. Researching and rewriting features/sections;
8. Contributing to art desk and production desk discussions around format and illustrations;
9. Proofreading all pages after the production team has set them out before going to press;
10. Maintaining and raising the profile of the magazine;
11. Networking with others in the industry;
12. Attending seminars, conferences and trade fairs;
13. Attending photo shoots.

Requirements


Requirements


Job Requirements
1. 2 to 4 years of writing and editing experience
2. Publishing under regular deadlines
3. Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research stories and topics while handling multiple tasks in a fairly organized manner.
4. Able to brainstorm effectively with strong-willed editorial collaborators

About the Company


About the Company


Firefly Communications is an end-to-end creative communications company, operating in over 12 cities in the Gulf region, and aiming at changing your way of seeing the world.

Our service offerings all fall under one main umbrella: communication. Through designing and establishing high-end intelligent channels of communication, we strive to ensure maximum market reach while preserving corporate and individual values, thus building strong and sustainable connection between the client and the consumer.

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