Subbing Editor

Potential editors must have at least five (5) years of experience on digital news properties and/or content curation teams

Candidates whove worked in print publications or publishing houses may also apply

Either way, they must display (significantly) above-average language skills, be proficient at both copyand developmental editing, be comfortable working on a variety of topics (ranging from hard news to lifestyle, travel, and entertainment), have a well-developed nose for news and, crucially, be research-savvy

The editor is required to edit copies as well as be responsible for fact-checking

Some knowledge of social media platforms and how they work will be a plus

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out copyand line-editing of stories

Critically evaluate text in each piece of content, moving beyond mechanical editing and fact-checking to ensure

it matches, as closely as possible, the agreed-upon brief

it contains no information that could reasonably be construed as misleading the reader or providing him/her with misinformation

it is a balanced piece of content particularly important for News and Finance-related stories

it contains as much pertinent and/or interesting information as is required

Help writers find the best possible images for the stories from all available resources, including Instagram and Twitter

Hone what should already be a well-developed nose for news

Editors are required to sign off on the content theyve checked, meaning they assume responsibility for the accuracy of facts and information and the appropriateness of images used

Provide content ideas at weekly team meetings, and be prepared to produce content if necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in Journalism

A minimum of five years of experience subbing copies

A keen interest in various verticals, including fashion and entertainment and

An interest in research and/or the willingness to learn new subjects in the shortest time possible

A basic awareness of (credible) news sources online

About us

The Content Hub is a centralized team that creates and curates content for Burda Luxury's digital entities

BurdaLuxury is one of Asias most vibrant and progressive independent media houses

Our portfolio includes a variety of successful regional publishing brands in lifestyle and luxury markets across Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand

Print publications include AUGUSTMAN, HELLO! Magazine Thailand, Prestige, and PIN Prestige

Digital offerings include Lifestyleasia

com, Augustman

com, PrestigeOnline

com and PinPrestige

com

BurdaLuxury is part of the Hubert Burda Media family, one of the largest media companies in Germany

Burda is active in 14 countries, employs more than 11,000 people and publishes around 500 products