Editor - True Love Magazine

East African Magazines, the leading publisher of magazines in East Africa with the following magazines in it's fold:

True Love, Adam, DRUM, Twende, MOVE! & About Kenya is seeking to recruit a result-oriented, dynamic and self driven individual who has a track record of achievement in past roles to fill the following position;

Editor - True Love (Job Ref: HR-ED-10-09)

Job Description

As Editor of the leading female magazine in East Africa, the successful candidate will play a critical role in this fast growing and competitive market by turning profound understanding of the Kenyan and broader East African environment into superbly packaged content that is informative, compelling, entertaining, empathetic and relevant.

The candidate will also be required to act as brand ambassador to help build brand equity and performance.

In addition, the future Editor of True Love should have:

  • The ability to lead and inspire a team, and mobilise them around a common goal
  • A broad range of interests, ranging from lifestyle, fashion and trends, to careers and the social issues impacting on readers
  • Knowledge and understanding of magazine production, visual composition and editorial processes to ensure True Love meets and exceeds the highest editorial and production values

    Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in journalism or an equivalent qualification, preferably with post graduate qualification.
  • At least five years of team management experience, ideally in an editorial environment.
  • A sound knowledge of various computer software packages (MS Word and PowerPoint; MS Excel and Internet Explorer)

    Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply by sending a covering letter and CV to Human Resources department on email; recruit@eam.co.ke

    Applicants must state clearly which position they are applying on the subject line and the job reference

    Application Deadline; 4 November,