Subbing Editor

Potential editors must have at least five (5) years of experience on digital news properties and/or content curation teams. Candidates who’ve worked in print publications or publishing houses may also apply.

Either way, they must display (significantly) above-average language skills, be proficient at both copy- and 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 

1. Carry out copy- and line-editing of stories.
2. Critically evaluate text in each piece of content, moving beyond mechanical editing and fact-checking to ensure 
   1. it matches, as closely as possible, the agreed-upon brief 
   2. it contains no information that could reasonably be construed as misleading the reader or providing him/her with misinformation 
   3. it is a balanced piece of content – particularly important for News and Finance-related stories
   4. it contains as much pertinent and/or interesting information as is required 
3. Help writers find the best possible images for the stories from all available resources, including Instagram and Twitter
4. Hone what should already be a well-developed nose for news 
5. Editors are required to sign off on the content they’ve checked, meaning they assume responsibility for the accuracy of facts and information and the appropriateness of images used 
6. 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 Asia’s 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.