Managing Editor – Out of Office

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Managing Editor to oversee editorial production and publishing operations across Out of Office's international editions. Based in Dubai, the successful candidate will coordinate publishing schedules, manage production workflows, and oversee the delivery of editorial and commercial content across the GCC, UK, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Working closely with the Global Publisher, local Publishers, and Editors-in-Chief, as well as commercial teams and centralized creative departments, the Managing Editor will ensure all editions maintain consistent editorial standards, meet publishing deadlines, and deliver high-quality content across print, digital, and social platforms. This role demands excellent project management skills, strong editorial judgement, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams and deadlines across different markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the editorial production and publishing schedules for all international editions, ensuring content is delivered to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain and coordinate the global editorial calendar, tracking issue themes, cover deadlines, editorial features, and key production milestones.
• Work closely with local Publishers and Editors-in-Chief to monitor editorial progress, manage deadlines, and resolve production challenges.
• Establish and improve production workflows, approval processes, and communication channels between international teams and the Dubai-based central team.
• Oversee the production and delivery of commercial content, including advertorials, branded features, sponsored content, and integrated campaigns.
• Coordinate with local editorial and commercial teams to ensure all contracted deliverables are scheduled, produced, and published across the agreed platforms.
• Maintain centralized production and commercial trackers, monitoring deadlines, campaign commitments, and outstanding deliverables across all markets.
• Identify potential delays or delivery risks, proactively resolving issues and escalating matters where necessary.
• Work closely with the central Art Directors to coordinate cover production, layouts, editorial shoots, photography, and multimedia assets.
• Ensure editorial copy, creative briefs, photography, and design assets are supplied and approved in line with production schedules.
• Maintain consistent editorial standards, tone of voice, visual identity, and brand guidelines across all international editions while allowing for local market relevance.
• Coordinate the publishing of editorial and commercial content across print, website, and social platforms, working with local Heads of Social & Digital to support integrated content initiatives.
• Liaise with creative teams on the production and delivery of video content, Reels, social assets, and other multimedia materials.
• Act as the central point of coordination between the Global Publisher, local editorial teams, commercial departments, and Dubai-based creative teams.
• Lead regular production meetings to review editorial progress, upcoming issues, commercial commitments, and delivery deadlines.
• Develop clear reporting processes and production workflows that improve accountability, efficiency, and collaboration across markets.
• Support the onboarding of new international editorial teams, ensuring alignment with Out of Office's publishing processes, production requirements, and brand standards.
• Contribute to Out of Office's editorial and digital platforms through written content, video creation, press trips, and event hosting, where appropriate.
• Support the Global Publisher with international editorial initiatives, special projects, and key brand moments, identifying opportunities to improve production efficiency and strengthen cross-market collaboration.

Requirements

• Proven experience in editorial management, publishing, or media production, ideally within luxury, travel, lifestyle, or consumer media.
• Strong understanding of print and digital publishing processes, editorial workflows, and production schedules.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee multiple publications, teams, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating editorial and commercial content, including branded content, advertorials, and integrated campaigns.
• Strong editorial judgement, attention to detail, and an understanding of content quality and brand consistency.
• Experience working with art directors, designers, photographers, videographers, and editorial teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across international teams and different time zones.
• Ability to identify production challenges, manage competing priorities, and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong reporting and administrative skills, with experience using editorial calendars, project management tools, and production trackers.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships across editorial, creative, and commercial departments.
• A genuine interest in luxury travel, hospitality, and lifestyle media.