Job description

We’re looking for a creative, highly organized editor with print publishing experience and strong managerial skills to be in charge of shaping and growing the voice of culture, starting with personnel management and editorial direction. The editor will be responsible for assigning and editing all content for our print and issues as well as managing development for any other future mediums. We want a hands-on manager who will inspire staff, designers, and contributors in all aspects of content production.

Responsibilities:

• In charge of content strategy for the brand across all mediums
• Manage a small editorial staff
• Lead weekly content meetings with staff and designers
• Organize annual brainstorming sessions with staff and industry
• Create and maintain relationships with industry leaders and advisory board
• Create and manage editorial and art budgets
• Manage editorial assignments, guidelines, contracts, and invoices
• Plan annual editorial content for quarterly magazines, two annuals, and any special issues
• Edit for content, style, and accuracy in magazine sections assigned to staff and contributors
• Write original content as needed for print magazine
• Manage content process from draft through final with staff and external experts, copy editors, designers, and proof readers
• Collaborate with and guide designers in art direction, propping, and styling through to final layout and attend photo shoots as needed
• Oversee final proofing and approval of all pages before printing
• Contribute blogs for culturecheesemag.com
• Work closely with Web Director and Social Media Manager to plan digital extensions of print features (i.e. recipes, mini-profiles, interview, etc.)
• Travel to festivals, trade shows, and cheesemakers may be required

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experiencing in print publishing
• Experience managing staff
• Ability to create and manage budgets
• Previous work with freelance writers and designers
• Ability to use Adobe products
• Prior knowledge of / experience with food editorial required Prior knowledge of / experience with artisan cheese is preferable, but not required

Compensation

this position is: salaried

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline