Himal Southasian, a pioneering regional magazine of politics and culture, is looking for an Engagement and Audience Manager to join our remote editorial team.
The Engagement and Audience Manager's primary responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing tangible strategies in coordination with the editorial team to grow website readers, social-media presence and paid members of our Patron programme.
- Managing Himal’s social-media accounts on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), BlueSky, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, as well as the magazine’s newsletters and other outreach tools. This involves working with our editorial team on producing regular content for each account and outreach channel, and ensuring that we have a lively and engaging feed of content across mediums.
- Networking with other media organisations, research institutions, academia and think tanks etc. to expand our impact, sign up new Patrons, and seek potential collaborations.
Curating packages to transform Himal’s rich, in-depth content for different platforms, including social-media pages and newsletters, to introduce the publication to new audiences.
- Managing all Patron-related communication and processes, including liaising with our payment gateway, tracking membership figures, resolving payment issues, ensuring Patrons receive their benefits, and answering queries from potential members of the Patron programme.
-Working closely with our website developers to improve user experience on our website, particularly on Patron-related processes.
- Monitoring various website, social-media and membership metrics to keep the editorial team apprised of developments on this front, and suggesting changes in engagement strategies based on analyses of various metrics.
- Designing digital publicity and outreach materials, including posters, signs, event programs, slide presentations, newsletters, annual reports, and online advertising.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an early-career to mid-career professional with at least two years of experience in journalism. Experience in marketing, publishing or related fields is a plus
- Demonstrate strong knowledge and interest in design, communication and community-building, as well as a passion for clear writing
- Show an interest in Southasian affairs and Southasian journalism and news
- Have a proven record of working well remotely and in small teams, meeting deadlines, taking initiative, and collaborating with people from a variety of social backgrounds
Prior experience working in communication, customer-service and/or community-building roles will count as a plus, as will demonstrated skill in graphic/web design.
This is a full-time position covering the working week from Monday to Friday, on a two-year agreement with possible extension. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and proven ability. (The amount quoted will be prior to all statutory deductions.)
The position is open to all nationalities. Himal’s team operates remotely from their respective bases across the region, with regular online communications following Southasian working hours. Candidates from marginalised social groups are encouraged to apply.
Please send applications to editorial@himalmag.com with the subject line “[Name] - Engagement and Audience Manager 2025”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. We will start reviewing the applications from 30 November 2025. A complete application must include your CV and a cover letter naming two references. Candidates from marginalised social groups may, if they wish, briefly describe their social background in the cover letter.
Shortlisted applicants can expect a test assignment followed by an interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.