Executive Editor

Executive Editor - Asia

**Location**: Singapore / Hong Kong

**Overview**

Fortune Asia seeks an experienced and dynamic Executive Editor - Fortune Asia to lead our editorial initiatives and content development across Asia. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the editorial direction, content strategies, and events that establish Fortune as a premier business and leadership brand in Asia. The position focuses on the Asian audience and editorial development in Asia print, events, and digital. Reporting to the role will be Asia Editor and News Writers.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Strategic Collaboration**
- Act as a strategic partner to Fortune Asia Management to continue to build the presence of Fortune in Asia, contributing to the overall growth and success of the brand in the region.
- Collaborate closely across the entire Asia organization to develop innovative editorial franchises, content ideas, events, lists, and other products that resonate with Asian audiences and align with Fortune's brand identity, building on the existing work of our established teams worldwide.
- **Team Management**
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Asia editorial team, setting the tone for the publication's content and maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
- Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a team of talented editors, writers, and other content creators responsible for producing high-quality editorial content across various formats, including articles, features, reports, videos, infographics, events, etc.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial excellence within the editorial team.
- **Editorial Oversight**
- Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with Fortune's brand identity and resonates with its target audience, encompassing print, digital, events, social, and other platforms.
- Assign, edit, and guide the development of editorial news and feature stories that provide insightful, accurate, and engaging coverage of Asia business, leadership, and economic trends for Asian and global audiences.
- Stay abreast of evolving media trends and technologies, identifying opportunities to innovate and optimize content and delivery methods to engage a diverse and evolving audience.
- **Performance Metrics and Evaluation**
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for editorial initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate performance against established metrics, driving continuous improvement.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Proven track record of editorial leadership and experience in a senior editorial role within a reputable media organization. At least five full-time years in a senior editorial leadership role is strongly preferred.
- Deep understanding of Asia and global business, economic, and leadership landscape, with the ability to identify and articulate relevant trends and insights.
- Exceptional team management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a diverse group of editorial professionals.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, senior executives, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of evolving media trends and technologies, identifying opportunities to innovate and optimize content delivery methods to engage a diverse and evolving audience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including crafting and editing compelling content that aligns with Fortune's editorial tone and voice.
- Experience conceptualizing and organizing high-profile events, conferences, or similar initiatives.
- Proficiency in digital media tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms.
- Based in Singapore and willing to work in the office at least three days a week, with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time in-office schedule.

Application Process

The Executive Editor, Asia, will play a critical role in shaping the voice and impact of Fortune in Asia. If you are a strategic thinker, an inspiring leader, and passionate about producing engaging editorial content that drives meaningful conversations, we invite you to join our team and be part of an exciting journey in shaping the future of Fortune in Asia.

**About Fortune**:
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