Assistant/Secretary (Editorial & Marketing)

Job Description

Introduction

Nepal Connect is a portal dedicated to Nepal's development in the broadest sense.  

The goal is to become an internationally acclaimed source of information and inspiration, especially outside this country, where many Nepalis live and work and where many Nepal Supporters with a keen interest in the country’s development reside. 

The portal is now partially live and will be expanded over the coming weeks. The influx of relevant content has yet to reach a consistent level. It’s clearly still a start-up.  

www.nepalconnect.world 

We are establishing a small but highly efficient local team to manage editorial matters, marketing, and sales support.  

The outline of the position of Assistant/Secretary is as follows: 

Editorial 

Editorial is everything content. The ideal candidate will aid in linking editorial activities through efficient communication, organisation, and facilitation. He/she will: 

• Support the (in-house) Managing Editor (ME) to ensure a smooth production process and maintain overall editorial performance. 
• Liaising with local individuals and organisations about editorial coverage of their work; arranging appointments, gathering documentation, etc.  
• Liaising with content sources regarding desired and/or pending contributions. This involves maintaining a talent database and sending individual and batch correspondence. 
• Helping the ME liaise with the international editorial team and NSG- and NRN-correspondents. 
• Work with the external picture researcher/editor to ensure excellent imagery.  
• Production-related correspondence and administration. 
• Uploading ready-made content to the portal. 
• Gather feedback from test readers. 

Marketing, sales 

This part of the work will involve assisting the publication’s effort to create a sustainable value chain out of its editorial content. The potential candidate will:  

• Support the (external) Marketing Manager to ensure impeccable list-building and prospect data management. 
• Liaising with and supporting the local sales representative. 
• Efficient and professional handling of promo emails, including a bi-weekly NEWSLETTER. 
• Liaising with creative suppliers of ‘art & copy’ for promo pieces. 

Relevant Skills 

• Precise, methodical and efficient worker, with a sound work ethic. 
• Interest in and passion for mass communication and information (media, niche publishing). 
• At ease with secretarial support work: correspondence, relationships management, (light) administration. 
• Well-developed AI skills. 
• Excellent command of the English language. 
• Basics of Microsoft Excel. 
• Understanding of project management. 

Terms 

• (Near) full-time. 4- to 6-days p/week. Sunday – Friday.  
• The office is closed on Saturdays. 
• Freelance agreement.  

Remuneration 

• Negotiable. 

Education & Experience 

• Bachelor’s or master's in media/communication, Business, Management, or Social Science. 
• At least 3 years of experience in a secretarial environment with engagement in contact handling, communication, and public relations.