A newly created role for an experienced sub editor to join Monocle’s Tokyo bureau.
About Monocle
Monocle is an independent media brand that has built a global reputation for its coverage of international affairs, design, travel, fashion and much more besides. Launched in London in 2007, the business has blossomed to include our famed magazine, daily newsletters, a round-the-clock radio station and international events, as well as a thriving retail arm and cafés. With HQs, bureaux and shops in Zürich, Tokyo, Merano and Hong Kong, we are a truly global team and proud of the fact that Monocle is a vital source of inspiration, analysis and ideas for our discerning global audience.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and autonomous sub editor to work at our Tokyo office. This is a key position working closely with the sub editing team in London to support the production of content across all of our platforms, including our magazine, website, radio, digital newsletters, books, commercial and marketing.
The role will primarily be focused on Monocle’s soon-to-be-launched, new-look website, working closely with editors and writers, the picture team and the digital department to ensure that website content is accurate and engaging, and entices our readers to visit monocle.com everyday.
The sub editor (Asia) will also be responsible for offering support with subbing layouts for the magazine, descriptions for programmes on Monocle Radio and daily email newsletters, as well as contributing to our fact-checking process.
We are looking for someone who:
-Has one to three years’ experience in a digital subbing role for a national newspaper or magazine.
-Is comfortable using a content management system and has a working knowledge of InDesign.
-Has a methodical and organised approach and can work quickly and accurately when faced with multiple deadlines.
-Can write snappy headlines and engaging standfirsts.
-Has supreme confidence in their grammar, spelling and fact-checking.
-Can pick up house style and tone quickly.
-Can communicate effectively and confidently with section editors, writers and other production departments, verbally and via email.
We value collaboration and interaction with our colleagues and our clients. We work on unique, global projects alongside our enormously talented international team. Our team is ambitious, talented, professional and committed to excellence in everything they do.
If you are keen to join us, please send your CV and brief cover letter outlining your suitability, stating your notice period and confirming your salary expectations to Lewis Huxley at lh@monocle.com. Please note all candidates must have the right to work in Japan, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. We will review your application in early January when we return to the office.
