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Bangladesh Textile Journal (BTJ) is looking for a motivated, creative, and responsible professional to join our team as an Editorial Assistant & Marketing Executive. The ideal candidate will have strong English communication skills, a passion for writing and research, and an interest in the textile, apparel, sustainability, and industrial sectors.This position offers an opportunity to work with industry leaders, textile professionals, researchers, manufacturers, international organizations, and business communities while contributing to BTJ’s editorial and marketing activities.Job ResponsibilitiesEditorial and Content Development• Research, write, edit, and proofread news stories, features, interviews, reports, press releases, and industry-related articles for BTJ’s print and digital platforms.
• Monitor national and international developments in the textile, apparel, spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing, machinery, sustainability, trade, and fashion industries.
• Develop original story ideas and propose relevant editorial topics based on industry trends, emerging technologies, business developments, and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist in preparing editorial content for Bangladesh Textile Journal and related publications, including sustainability-focused content.
• Conduct interviews and webinar with textile professionals, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, manufacturers, and representatives of international organizations.
• Prepare interview questions, coordinate communication with interviewees, follow up on responses, and edit interviews for publication.
• Collect and verify information from reliable sources, company announcements, press releases, research papers, and industry communications.
• Ensure that published content is accurate, informative, well-structured, grammatically correct, and appropriate for BTJ’s professional readership.
• Edit submitted articles and contributions while maintaining the writer’s intended message, accuracy, and professional tone.
• Assist in developing editorial calendars, monthly content plans, special reports, and thematic features.
• Prepare concise news reports and social media content from industry announcements, events, conferences, exhibitions, and press releases.
• Coordinate with the design and digital teams to ensure that editorial materials are delivered within the required deadlines.
• Maintain organized records of articles, interviews, photographs, press releases, source materials, and editorial correspondence.
Marketing and Business Development• Support BTJ’s marketing and business development activities by identifying potential advertisers, sponsors, partners, and industry clients.
• Develop and maintain professional communication with textile manufacturers, apparel exporters, machinery suppliers, technology providers, sustainability organizations, trade associations, and other industry stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing marketing proposals, media kits, advertising packages, sponsorship proposals, partnership letters, and commercial presentations.
• Communicate with prospective clients to introduce BTJ’s advertising, promotional, editorial, digital, event, and media partnership services.
• Follow up with existing and potential clients regarding advertisements, sponsorship opportunities, media partnerships, interviews, promotional campaigns, and other business activities.
• Maintain and regularly update a professional database of companies, contacts, advertisers, partners, and prospective clients.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities within Bangladesh’s textile, apparel, sustainability, and industrial sectors.
• Assist in developing customized marketing proposals based on a client’s business objectives, target audience, and promotional requirements.
• Coordinate with clients regarding advertisement materials, publication schedules, promotional content, and campaign requirements.
• Prepare regular updates and reports on marketing communication, client follow-ups, business opportunities, and ongoing assignments.
• Promoting BTJ’s publications, digital platforms, events, interviews, newsletters, and media partnership opportunities.
• Initiate industry events, roadshows, webinars, seminars, exhibitions, and professional networking expansion.
• Maintain professional relationships with existing clients and contribute to long-term business development.
Communication, Coordination and Industry Engagement• Communicate professionally with industry executives, corporate representatives, international organizations, event organizers, researchers, and other stakeholders.
• Draft formal emails, invitations, follow-up messages, partnership communications, and official correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, interviews, online discussions, webinars, and other professional engagements.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials and briefing documents for meetings with prospective clients and industry partners.
• Represent BTJ professionally during selected meetings, events, exhibitions, and industry programs when required.
• Build and maintain a professional network within the textile, apparel, sustainability, and business communities.
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure the timely completion of editorial, marketing, and administrative assignments.
Digital Media and Promotional Activities• Assist in preparing content for BTJ’s website, LinkedIn, Facebook, newsletters, and other digital communication channels.
• Develop engaging captions, short promotional posts, event announcements, and industry updates.
• Support the promotion of BTJ publications, articles, interviews, events, and media partnerships through digital platforms.
• Assist in preparing content briefs for promotional videos, reels, interviews, and other digital media formats.
• Monitor relevant industry conversations and identify opportunities for BTJ’s digital engagement and visibility.
• Coordinate with the relevant team members to ensure consistency in brand communication and content quality. |
