Deputy Editor

APX Luxury; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

APX Luxury in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Deputy Editor for Lifestyle Asia KL with a strong background in style, dining and lifestyle coverage. You will drive news, content discovery, and publishing on a daily basis while coordinating shoots and events, and liaising with celebrities to build the brand’s audience.

You will edit, proofread and shape editorial direction, using Canva, CapCut and Wordpress to deliver premium content.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication in English.
• 3+ years’ experience in print/media in Malaysia and/or region; digital experience is a plus.
• Proven SEO-friendly storytelling and ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of dining, style, travel and lifestyle scenes.
• Experience with Wordpress CMS and image/video editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish daily articles across lifestyle categories.
• Coordinate editorial shoots and events; manage creative direction.
• Liaise with celebrities and influencers for interviews and collaborations.
• Develop social media ideas aligned with brand strategy and KPIs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and maintain brand reputation.

Skills

Writing

English fluency

Editorial planning

SEO writing

Social media savvy

Celebrity networking

Attention to detail

Video editing knowledge

Tools

WordPress

CapCut

Canva

Image editing software

Video editing

Job description

APX Luxury is hiring for a Deputy Editor for Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur with in-depth background in covering style, dining and lifestyle. The Deputy Editor will be responsible for news and content discovery, writing and publishing articles on a daily basis, coordinating shoots and events, liaising with celebrities and working towards digital KPIs to produce high quality content for our readers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Content Creation:

• Write well-researched, high-quality articles for the website across various categories.
• Develop and execute engaging editorial ideas in line with the brand's vision on social media, the website and all distribution channels.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure consistency and adherence to editorial standards.
• Possess strong knowledge / skills in Canva, CapCut and other editing tools

2. Shoot Production and Events:

• Assist in the planning and execution of editorial shoots, ensuring smooth coordination between the creative team and external stakeholders.
• Ability to create storyboards, moodboards, and scripts for both editorial and commercial campaigns with a strong sense of ownership in creative direction.
• Support the team in organizing and managing on-ground events and activations, including production, guest-listing, execution of sales deliverables.

3. Community Building & Celebrity Coordination:

• Coordinate with celebrities, influencers, and their teams for interviews, collaborations, and other editorial activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals to facilitate collaborations.
• Have a community-first mindset for the brand; constantly thinking of new ideas and initiatives for community-building and growing the brand.

4. Industry Networking:

• Leverage existing contacts within the lifestyle, entertainment, and media space to enhance the publication's reach.
• Stay updated on industry trends to keep the content fresh and relevant.
• Maintain a positive perception of the brand within the industry.

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Keen interest and knowledge in dining, style, travel, lifestyle and/or equivalent
• Possess 3+ years’ experience in print and/or media in Malaysia and/or across the region. Digital experience is an added advantage.
• Proven track record of writing engaging well-researched, SEO-friendly stories
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and can work fast under daily deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of the dining scene in major cities in Malaysia and/or across the region
• Relationship with celebrities and KOLs in Malaysia and/or regionally is a plus
• Social media-savvy and always staying on top of trending topics
• Experience using CMS such as Wordpress
• Skills in image editing software and tools
• Practical knowledge of video production/editing and being in front of a camera is a plus

About us

APX Luxury is one of Asia’s most vibrant and progressive independent media houses. Our portfolio includes a variety of successful regional publishing brands in lifestyle and luxury markets across Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Print publications include AUGUSTMAN, HELLO! Magazine Thailand, Prestige, and PIN Prestige. Digital offerings include Lifestyleasia.com, Augustman.com, PrestigeOnline.com, and PinPrestige.com.