JOBS

Mixed Media Publishing, a Dubai-based boutique publishing house, whose titles include Canvas magazine, is expanding and seeking to recruit focused and motivated individuals for the following positions.


Candidates should apply for a specific position if they possess 5 years of experience or more and are self-motivated, dynamic, flexible, fluent in English and proficient in Microsoft Office. They must have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills and be able to multi-task and work within tight deadlines.
Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Only candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher will be considered.
Salary is dependent on experience.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

To apply, please send all CVs to pa@mixed-media.com or fax to +971 43672645 including a cover letter specifying the position to which you are applying.
Closing date: 15 February 2008

Executive Assistant
To provide administrative support to the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief.
Duties include: dictation; minutes and note-taking; correspondence and diary management; planning of overseas travel; meeting scheduling, preparation and coordination; client, supplier and staff liaison; office system management, print and electronic filing, , drafting presentations, briefings and reports.
Discretion and confidentiality are essential as is a willingness to travel internationally.

Book Keeping Assistant
To assistant the Finance Manager in maintaining financial records and data accurately and in accordance with the company’s systems. Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems is essential as is acute financial awareness, a methodical approach and attention to detail.
Duties include: recording transactions; coordination of salary payments; maintaining the purchase ledger, recording suppliers’ invoices; validating authorization and signatures; cheque preparation; dispatching payments; banking deposits; invoice preparation and management; petty cash processing; and filing.

Graphic Designer (2 positions)
One experienced and creative designer to conceive and execute print media such as: magazines, brochures, flyers, books, banners, direct mail, invitations and POS displays. Should have good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
One experienced and creative designer to conceive and execute web media including web design, html newsletters and online banners. Should have good knowledge of Premiera, Macromedia Flash Action Script, Fireworks professional, Dreamweaver, 3D Graphics and Animation applications.

Editors (5 positions)
Candidates are expected to have established journalistic experience and an excellent knowledge of (UK) English. They must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Indesign and be self-motivated, resourceful, energetic and able to work in a challenging and busy environment.
Duties include: field and desk research, commissioning, collating and editing submitted articles and images; proof reading; and management of workflow through to production. Editorial experience is required in the following subject matters vis-à-vis books, magazines, catalogues and brochures:

Art and culture
Environment
Luxury and lifestyle
Fashion
Hospitality (Food & Beverage / Hotel)

Events Manager
Candidates should have a proven track record in event management including the organisation of dinners, promotional initiatives, conferences and exhibitions.
Duties include: conceiving, organising and delivering a variety of event-formats; budget management; time-planning; supplier liaison; temporary staff recruitment and training; and catering management.

Advertising Sales Manager
A smart, eloquent and target-driven Advertising Sales Manager with proven experience in managing media sales is required to work closely with the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief in meeting sales targets. The candidate should have an established network of advertising agency contacts on a regional level.
Duties include: generating revenue from media sales, managing media sales budgets, maintaining existing advertiser relationships, new business development, client sales; and providing regular sales reports.

 

If you have experience in cultural journalism and have excellent written English, we want to hear from you.

Canvas is currently seeking freelance correspondents as well experienced photographers in countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in the USA.

If you would like to be considered, please send your CV with samples of recent work to admin@mixed-media.com

All other enquiries relating to job opportunities at Mixed Media Publishing please contact admin@mixed-media.com