Deputy Editor - Luxury Lifestyle & Digital Storytelling

APX Luxury; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

APX Luxury is seeking a Deputy Editor for Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur with a strong background in style, dining and lifestyle coverage. You will lead news and content discovery, write and publish daily articles, and coordinate shoots and events while liaising with celebrities to drive digital KPIs and high-quality readership.

You will need fluent English writing, excellent communication, and a keen knowledge of dining, style, travel and lifestyle trends in Malaysia and the region.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication in English.
• 3+ years’ experience in print and/or media in Malaysia/region; digital experience a plus.
• Proven track record of SEO-friendly stories.
• Familiarity with WordPress CMS.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and factual accuracy skills.
• Experience coordinating shoots and events; celebrity liaison a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create well-researched, high-quality articles for Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur across categories.
• Develop and execute editorial ideas across social media, website, and distribution channels.
• Edit and proofread content to maintain editorial standards.
• Coordinate editorial shoots and events with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Writing

Editing & proofreading

SEO/content optimization

Social media optimization

Editorial planning

Tools

WordPress

Canva

CapCut

Image editing tools

Video editing

Job description

APX Luxury is seeking a Deputy Editor for Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur with a strong background in style, dining and lifestyle coverage. You will lead news and content discovery, write and publish daily articles, and coordinate shoots and events while liaising with celebrities to drive digital KPIs and high-quality readership.

You will need fluent English writing, excellent communication, and a keen knowledge of dining, style, travel and lifestyle trends in Malaysia and the region.