02 March 2013

Job Vacancy: Associate Editor for Cairo Review of Global Affairs (The American University in Cairo)

The Associate Editor will be the leading staff member on a leading international publication in producing a quarterly print edition and producing the journal’s website
  • Associate Editor, Cairo Review of Global Affairs, School of GAPP
  • Report to: Managing Editor
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Working in all capacities as the chief assistant to the Cairo Review managing editor.
  • Being the principal staff member in all aspects of producing a quarterly policy journal.
  • Developing content.
  • Managing authors.
  • Editing and writing articles.
  • Overseeing research and fact checking.
  • Coordinating with production partners.
  • Contributing to the journal’s capacity-building efforts.
  • Performing miscellaneous administrative functions.
  • Undertaking miscellaneous tasks that may be assigned by the managing editor.
  • Managing the journal’s website thecairoreview.com.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum education requirement: Bachelors Degree from accredited university is preferred.
  • Experience: A minimum of three years’ editing experience at a print or online publication.
SKILLS:
  • Solid abilities as a writer, editor, editorial coordinator and digital media journalist.
  • Demonstrated IT background and ability to manage all technical and editorial aspects of the journal’s website.
  • A high degree of self-motivation, ability to take initiative and work with a wide variety of partners, and leadership potential.
  • Strong interest in working in Cairo in an academic setting is a plus.
  • Specialization in any regional studies is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
Position is open until filled. Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills.

Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted. If interested, please send an updated and detailed resume, stating the position title in the subject line. “We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at the American University in Cairo”.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: hr4@aucegypt.edu

Website: http://www.aucegypt.edu/
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