You’ll be required to identify and commission bloggers/writers to produce a variety of articles ranging from finance to event guides. That means you’ll need both an extensive list of contacts as well as a broad knowledge of various subjects.

The role also requires you to have strong editing skills to draw out a distinct and engaging editorial voice to satisfy the Yahoo! audience. Just as important — you need to be able to recognize this quality in other people’s writing.

Given the high expectations of our users, the role requires a professional with at least five years in an editorial role.

The job will also involve:

- Identifying strong bloggers and building a strong relationship with them

- Assessing pitches from bloggers

- Editing article submissions

- Commissioning photographers and illustrators

- Issuing contracts to bloggers

- Paying bloggers

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

- More than 5 years in an editorial role, preferably in the magazine industry

- Strong relationships with prominent bloggers

- Ability to write and re-write in an engaging style

- Strong copy editing skills, knowledge of AP style is preferred

- Strong attention to detail

- Nurturing skills to help develop bloggers

In terms of personality, we’re looking for someone who is able to juggle multiple assignments and roll with the punches. You must be able to work independently. You need to be comfortable with technology and internet publishing tools, and if not, you should at least be a quick learner.

Interested?

Please send your resume and a cover letter to:

Alan Soon

Managing Editor

Yahoo! Southeast Asia

Email: alansoon@yahoo-inc.com

Yahoo! Southeast Asia is looking for a driven and passionate leader for the role of Country Editor for Vietnam. This role requires strong leadership and editorial skills to help build Yahoo’s presence in Vietnam. The successful candidate will be based in Ho Chi Minh City and will report to the Managing Editor for Southeast Asia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee our editorial strategy for the Vietnamese market, ensuring that we deliver fast, accurate and relevant local-language stories for a growing audience
- Lead, nurture and manage a team of producers in Ho Chi Minh City
- Work with product managers to improve on the layout of the Front and News pages
- Engage and grow our relationship with local content partners
- Engage and work with freelancers and stringers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Fluent in Vietnamese with good command of English
- Must have at least five (5) years of relevant or related experience in online and/or traditional media;
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills;
- Experience working in a real-time environment;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a new technology environment;
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or media.

COMPETENCIES

- Must be a self-starter;
- Excellent local knowledge and a nose for news;
- Understanding how audiences interact with online communities;
- Keen interest in global and regional current affairs and pop culture from a local perspective;
- Able to interact with diverse groups of technical and non-technical people;
- Must be able to communicate effectively within and outside immediate group.

APPLICATION

To apply, please send your CV to:

Alan Soon
Managing Editor
Yahoo! Southeast Asia
Email: alansoon@yahoo-inc.com