GIFT is an energetic, lively place to work! It takes a particular kind of person to thrive here – and to help the organisation thrive.

We welcome individuals for whom action and ideas are of equal importance and who view the gap between ideal and reality as an opportunity, not an obstacle!

Current openings:

Editorial Manager

In recent years the pace at which GIFT’s programmes have grown has outstripped our ability to produce and leverage world class content in the form of publications, reports and media rich materials. 

Each programme produces a wealth of original research, insights from field visits and both qualitative and quantitative analysis. New models and proposals for meaningful social businesses and investments are developed and rare photo journalistic content is derived from intimate interaction with partners and stakeholders throughout diverse cultures and geographies. 

Currently GIFT has a team of in-house researchers and programme execution staff. We are now in search of an experienced editorial manager to lead the process of developing content so that it can be leveraged internationally and also create new ways to monetise the resulting outputs.

Job Description

The Editorial Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining a high level of professional quality throughout the range of GIFT’s published material, both offline and online;
• Identifying new opportunities for pitching and securing publication of GIFT’s work in journals, magazines and relevant publications;
• Creating and executing a strategy for monetising written material and working with the business development team to secure partnerships for distributing content as appropriate – possible channels include educational and research institutions, corporations and public sector agencies;
• Working with the programmes team to develop marketing materials, press releases, project briefing notes and other programme related documents as needed;
• Working to guide research staff and manage the development of content according to the schedule of upcoming programmes, executive seminars and other fee-based work.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with writing, editing and business experience to develop his/her career within a dynamic and unique environment.  The ideal candidate should possess an efficient and detail oriented work ethic and be eager to create and fill new channels of influential and meaningful content which ultimately drives additional revenue for GIFT. 

 Skills and Qualifications

• 5-10 years of editorial experience including writing, editing, proofreading and managing research, preferably in a commercially driven environment
• Preferred degrees in Politics, Development, Economics and or Business
• Preferred experience working with publishers and editors of prominent business and policy journals, research institutions and other relevant organisations, in addition to an existing network of contacts or the ability to generate such a network quickly
• A strong desire to help shape the international debate on critical business and policy issues through the production of high quality materials related to GIFT programmes and other issues of global significance
• Detail and deadline oriented, self-starting, able to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Fluency in English; native or high proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese or other Asian language is an advantage 

The position will be based in Hong Kong and may involve some travel within Asia.

To apply please send your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to enquiry@global-inst.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Internships               

GIFT regularly takes on interns to support the organisations efforts.  We welcome applications from emerging leaders who have a strong desire to contribute to business and policy initiatives that have a positive socio-economic impact.

 Skills and Qualifications

• Preferred degrees (or studying for degrees) in Politics, Development, Economics and or Business; an advanced degree is an advantage
• Detail and deadline oriented, self-starting, able to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Fluency in English; native or high proficiency in Mandarin, Cantonese or other Asian language is an advantage

 Internships are based in Hong Kong and generally run for a minimum of three months. The nature of work may differ depending on current projects and initiatives.

To apply or enquire about our current needs please send your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to enquiry@global-inst.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be used for recruitment purposes only.