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 hr@mixed-media.com or fax to +9714 3672645 including a cover letter specifying the position to which you are applying.

Manager | Canvas Education
Initiates, develops and implements all aspects of Canvas Education's programmes. Includes building relationships with speakers to conduct seminars and collaborate with and researching seminar subjects and creative workshop concepts. Will also develop and execute marketing strategies, sponsorships and partnerships and oversee budget and finances of Canvas Education.
Requirements: Knowledge of Modern and Contemporary art, especially Middle Eastern. Familiarity with art education curriculum development, specifically for art history classes. Ability to organize and administer programmes and work on multiple projects simultaneously. Writing, management and interpersonal skills. Keen attention to time-sensitive tasks, detail and follow-up. Experience overseeing staff and budget management preferred.


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 (1 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)


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 hr@mixed-media.com

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