Senior Editor, Telecom - Custom Content – Light Reading (Asia-Pac)

As the publication’s in-house analyst, the holder of this position should be responsible for designing and producing custom research that Light Reading delivers for commercial clients, primarily in Asia, meeting time and quality requirements as contracted. The holder of this role will work closely with the Asia-Pacific Light Reading Managing Editor and the  to formulate new product and propositions which tap into prospect requirements. Main tasks include:Developing and delivering Asia-specific product on market and technology trends in the region in line with our Asia-Pac content and community plans, and in close collaboration with regional marketing, audience development, commercial and analyst teamsBeing responsible for the entire process of delivering custom intelligence products, with extensive collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.For surveys and whitepapers, the process goes from client briefing, product design, survey fielding, to data analysis, report writing and editing, and product launching.For webinars, the process includes engaging with clients to define and scope topic, working with clients to develop webinar content, rehearsing the event, providing analytical background (“setting the scene” note) while hosting / moderating the webinarsConducting primary research (e.g. surveys, focused interviews) and secondary research (desktop research) as foundation for solid content development and productionWriting whitepapers, analyst opinions, and special reports,Moderating webinars, digital symposiums, and other digital and physical events delivered by Light Reading in Asia or jointly delivered with other corporate titlesConducting special analysis / intelligence projects commissioned by clients or assigned by management, e.g. bespoke surveyNew Asia-Pac product development, in collaboration with sales and marketingSupporting sales process, e.g. direct communication with potential clients to close dealsOccasional editorial responsibility for Light Reading site (when called upon by management)