Deputy Editor in Chief Magazines

Indefinite duration contract Job position based in Lyon (Ecully) France

GENERAL MISSION

• The Deputy Editor-in-Chief Magazine is hierarchically linked to the Editor-in-Chief magazines. With her, he (she) ensures the responsibility of implementing the editorial and strategic line of the channel.
• He (she) ensures the supervision of a multidisciplinary team.
• In her absence, he (she) assumes by delegation, all the responsibilities of the Editor-in-chief Magazines.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Control and editorial follow-up of programmes and the establishment of priorities

• Definition, orientation and management of the follow-up of magazines from the conception to the broadcasting, in contact with the concerned departments.
• Participation in the creation and in the implementation of new programmes and special projects on air and on multimedia and Web platforms.
• Execution and follow-up of sponsorship contracts.
• Participation in the development of the channel in conjunction with the heads of department concerned.
• Representation of Euronews during editorial meetings with the partners of production according to the contractual measures. Travel abroad.
• Consultation with the Sales team and the Creative Solutions department for the creation and development of the sponsored programmes.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Follow-up and organization of the work of supervised staff.
• Animation and motivation of the production teams.
• Mediation and resolution of conflicts.
• Analysing recruitment requirements for permanent and temporary staff. Evaluation of the skills and the performance of staff.
• Participation in recruitment process.
• Offering opinion in disciplinary cases and bonus awards.

LEVEL REQUIRED

• Required level of studies: four-year university degree or equivalent journalistic diploma with minimum 5 years minimum in journalism.
• Experience of journalistic activities on the ground and in programme production.
• Experience of management.
• Fluent English and French an imperative, 3rd language appreciated.

QUALITIES

• Analytical mind
• Good organisation skills
• Quick thinker, ability to take initiative
• Authority, rigour, self-control
• Good interpersonal skills, talent for communication and negotiation
• Very good general knowledge

All applications (CV, cover letter and salary expectations) must be submitted with the reference RedacAM by email to Gardenia Trezzini (gardenia.trezzini@euronews.com) and Anne VIORNERY (anne.viornery@euronews.com) before 26th of April 2013.