Job : Managing Editor, Geist Magazine — CLOSED

MagsBC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian literary magazine seeks a Managing Editor to oversee production schedules, circulation, and editorial support. This full-time role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have magazine production experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

4 Weeks Annual Paid Vacation

Comprehensive Leave Policy

Professional Development Budget

Qualifications

• Experience in magazine production is necessary.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the print production schedule and manage task distribution.
• Implement subscription campaigns and manage issue inventory.
• Uphold involvement in the literary community across Canada.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Magazine Production

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Webflow

Asana

Submittable

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Geist Magazine is seeking a Managing Editor beginning November 4. The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing Geist’s production schedule, circulation / distribution, contest management and providing editorial support.

We are a Canadian literary magazine of ideas and culture. We publish narrative (fiction and non-fiction), essays, poetry, reviews, photography, drawings, comix, puzzles and little-known facts of interest. We strive to be articulate, humorous and identifiably Canadian. Our mandate is to find and encourage a wide audience for new and established Canadian writers and artists of merit.

If the idea of working collaboratively on a national magazine excites you, we want to hear from you. This call lists a variety of qualifications, and we don’t expect candidates to have experience with everything on our list. When applying, please share where your experience lies and the areas in which you’d like to grow.

Geist is committed to improving the representation and inclusion of equity seeking groups within our organizational makeup. We strongly encourage applications from those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), Women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, as well as those living with a disability.

We offer a flexible hybrid remote schedule ; however, the incumbent Managing Editor should be based in Vancouver, BC , to participate in our collaborative workflow during peak production times.

Remuneration

This is a full-time position at 30 hours a week at a salary of $40,563 per annum.

Geist offers extended health & dental benefits and 4 weeks annual paid vacation.

We provide a comprehensive leave policy inclusive of paid sick days, mental health days, and monthly menstrual leave days, as well as a professional development budget for staff.

Reporting

This position reports directly to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

Manage Print Production Schedule : 35%

• Oversee the print production schedule for the magazine; striking a timeline, managing Asana, overseeing Copy fit, assigning and recording task distribution, scheduling and chairing internal production meetings.
• Oversee the communication and coordination with external contractors as it relates to the print production schedule including printers, distributors, layout, publisher and image rights.

Circulation & Marketing : 35%

• Implement subscription campaigns including gift campaigns, renewal notices and other campaigns that may arise.
• Assist in the reporting of metrics and analytics around subscription campaigns.
• Manage issue inventory.
• Oversee the management of P2P.
• Track donations.
• Oversee the mailing of new issues to subscribers and distributors.
• Oversee the Geist in Classroom (GIC) program (three times a year : spring, summer and fall).
• Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief & Managing Director on audience engagement & outreach campaigns.
• Deliver editorial oversight on the Findings section of the magazine; this includes receiving and organizing Findings proposals from volunteers, actively acquiring content for Findings, managing Publisher relations regarding permissions, credits and fees, present Findings selection for review by editorial team, and oversee preparation of Findings for layout delivery.
• Actively acquire images for publication in the magazine, including managing permissions, file delivery and artist fees.
• Organize and manage semi-annual writing contests, including coordinating volunteers and the editorial team through the judging process.
• Assist the Managing Director in the development of the Marketing, Printing and Circulation departments’ budgets for the year, and administering the departments’ expenses and revenues of each issue in alignment with set budgets.
• Conduct close communication with Findings and art contributors, vendors and contractors to meet production invoicing timelines.
• Aid the Managing Director in compiling circulation reports for grant applications and funding acquittals.

Outreach and Engagement : 5%

• Uphold an active involvement in the literary community across Canada such as attending special events, conferences and professional development opportunities where possible.
• Collaborate with staff and board members to implement intersectional and anti-oppressive practices within editorial, production and workplace protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in Magazine production is necessary (a strong interest in publishing and Canada’s literary landscape is a plus).
• Intermediate understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Proven experience in subscription and circulation management.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Familiarity with magazine management software, Webflow, Asana, Submittable, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop) is an asset.

We thank all for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your cover letter and resume in one pdf document with the subject line : Managing Editor to [e-mail].

Applications for this position must be received by September 26th, 2024 . Interviews will take place in mid-October. The selected candidate is expected to resume on November 4.

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