No one knows the city like Time Out because we’ve been discovering the brilliant and searching out the secret and extraordinary since 1968 in locations across the globe. If you want to know about food, attractions, art, culture, shopping and nightlife, then Time Out is your social companion. With a world-class digital platform and top-quality curated content, Time Out connects brands and local businesses to the city.
In the evolving digital world, our expertise and our growing community of Time Outers and Tastemakers put the very best of the city in the palm of your hand. We are global, and no one knows local better than we do.
Since June 2016, Time Out Group is listed on London's AIM stock exchange, trading under the ticker symbol 'TMO'.
Current vacancies
We've got some great news, we're hiring! See below for current vacancies in our Shanghai office. Time Out Shanghai is the city's highest-quality English-language lifestyle media brand, reporting all aspects of the city's culture and entertainment scene.
Editorial
Time Out Shanghai Family Managing Editor
We’re
looking for a new managing editor to lead Time Out Shanghai Family’s editorial
department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the running of its
digital, social and seasonal print platforms.
Responsibilities
- Manage
the day-to-day running of Time Out Shanghai Family, including content creation,
editing and subediting of copy
- Pitch,
write, commission, edit and proof content about family life in Shanghai
- Determine
what medium is best suited for a particular piece and work with internal and/or
external writers, designers, photographers, videographers, illustrators, etc.
to make it live on deadline and on budget
- Ensure
Time Out’s editorial standards are met, all relevant copyrights have been
cleared and content is optimised for SEO
- Post
digital content using our in-house CMS; use InDesign to develop print content
- Oversee
the layout and production of print Family magazine alongside the art director
and ensure daily and weekly deadlines are met
- Drive
audience engagement via events, ticketing and content partnerships.
- Create
content that meets individual and team goals (e.g., engagement, traffic, conversion,
time on page, etc)
- Manage
and communicate the Shanghai events calendar for parents and kids, identifying
commercial and audience opportunities within it
- Have your
finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Shanghai; use your professional
contacts and social-media networks to be the first to identify the next big
thing for families
- When
required, serve as a spokesperson/quotable expert on life for international
families in Shanghai
- Embrace
Time Out’s digital-first, mobile-first philosophy. A strong background in
digital production is absolutely essential
Qualifications & Skills
- A keen
interest in the experience of international families living abroad
- Previous
experience editing and subediting
-
Familiarity with and interest in SEO and Content Management Systems
- Previous
digital experience, ideally managing a WeChat subscription account and
experience with Google analytics
- Strong
organisational skills, an acute attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking
skills
- An
excellent communication and relationship building skills
- A high
sense of ownership, urgency and drive
This role
is full time. To apply, please email Editor-in-Chief Cat Nelson at
catn.timeout@gmail.com with a CV and cover letter.
Film Editor
Time Out China is looking for a new Film editor. The role is part-time and out-of-house. The successful candidate will run Time Out China's Film content in print and online, which includes
Time Out Beijing and
Time Out Shanghai.
The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge of Chinese film and film in general; several years' lifestyle writing experience; and experience using a content management system and writing SEO-friendly copy.
To apply, please email Editor Cat Nelson at
catn.timeout@gmail.com with a CV and three relevant writing samples. In the email, tell us why you're the ideal candidate for this role.
Sales
Sales Account Manager
Time Out Shanghai is currently looking for a talented, persuasive Sales Account Manager to develop creative, forward-thinking sales plans and generate new client business.
We value a candidate that has a strong background in advertising sales, business to business sales or experience in sales for a specific product(s) with a demonstrated track record in delivering and hitting sales targets. However, while experience is welcomed, we are willing to train. The right candidate will be an individual who is creative and has an entrepreneurial spirit, engaging personality and strong work ethic combined with ambition and good industry contacts. Most importantly, our candidate has innate and cultivated interpersonal communication abilities, with a prowess for creating and maintaining relationships.
Personal knowledge of or familiarity with the Shanghai lifestyle industry is preferred but not entirely necessary.
Responsibilities
- Quickly establish, build and maintain relationships that deliver revenue streams
- Manage a portfolio of clients
- Develop innovative advertising packages that meet clients' needs and budget
- Ensure you have top knowledge of the market and position within it
- Identify revenue-generating opportunities and implement them
- Deliver presentations and pitches to clients
- Necessary administration
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in sales, ideally in a media setting
- Able to establish durable partnerships with clients and identify new prospects
- Able to explain the benefits of each Time Out platform, using statistics on readership or viewing figures
- Able to have fun and socialise productively
- An experienced negotiator
Personality
- Must be a confident and credible individual, enthusiastic, self-motivated and with self-set high standards of workmanship
- Possess the gravitas and personal characteristics to communicate at all levels when dealing with clients and all teams involved
- Show initiative and enterprise at all times
- A creative and lateral thinker
- Hungry to succeed in a competitive media landscape
This role is full time and based from the office. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Director of Sales and Marketing Terry Meng at
Terrymeng@timeoutcn.com.
Internships
Time Out Shanghai internships offer the opportunity to be part of a passionate and experienced team in helping to produce both our magazine and website. Part-time and full-time placements are available. All positions are unpaid but expenses are available.
Editorial Internships
We are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working and creative bilingual Chinese and English speaking interns to support our editorial and online staff. Interns will do a lot of information gathering around Shanghai, assisting our writers and editors to research stories and discover new and exciting events across the city.
You will also be involved in the day-to-day development of the
Time Out Shanghai website such as managing our events calendar, creating and uploading website content and contributing to our blog.
Please send your CV along with writing samples and an idea of your availability to
tosh.web@gmail.com.Marketing Internships
Responsibilities
- Assist with organising company activities
- Keep in close contact with clients by phone
- Provide assistance to advertising department
Requirements
- University degree
- Current undergraduates or graduates
- English level 4 or above, proficient in oral and written English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
