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J Kaufman
 Post subject: Wanted: Dubai brother
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:38 am 
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4MEN Editor Job in DUBAI

We are on the lookout for an intelligent, creative and talented editor who has previous experience as a magazine editor, preferably on a men’s magazine.

What’s it going to take? For one, you should have knowledge in magazine workflow, design and production. In other words, when it comes to brass tacks, your skills of writing, managing, editing and proofing should convince us that you are the right person for the job. We expect you to be a strong writer, versatile in subjects relating to the male gender and penchant to have fun while you are at it. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. Communicative skills are also vital – we are thinking lateral, multi- and cross-lateral communication with senior management and staff, including those blokes over at the marketing, sales and web sections as well as freelancers and PR folks. Along with these challenges, we expect you to manage the staff effectively, commission articles and decide on syndications. Willing to tackle these challenges – contact us immediately!
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Salary: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD /month
We offer a tax-free salary + regular benefits viz : life insurance, medical insurance, gratuity, furnishing allowance, ticket allowance, etc.
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subtle_body
 Post subject: Re: Wanted: Dubai brother
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Gratuity? (Maybe I need to leave a tip jar on my desk.)
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Rio
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Up to six grand tax-free a month, plus a housing allowance? I've had worse nightmares.

Alas, I doubt I'm enough of a manly man for this job for men.
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Phillip Blanchard
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Rio wrote:
Up to six grand tax-free a month, plus a housing allowance? I've had worse nightmares


I KNOW there's more to it than that.
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