Aviation Publications Producer & Editor

Experimental Aircraft Association Inc; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Coordinator at Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Publications leads the assembly and production of EAA Sport Aviation and e-publications, coordinating research, editing, proofing, schedules, and vendors while contributing articles and features.

This role requires strong writing and editing skills, a journalism background, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of print and digital content for a nationwide audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related subject is preferred, but a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years print publishing, writing and editing experience.
• A demonstrated passion for EAA’s mission.
• Broad knowledge of aircraft and topics related to EAA’s annual fly-in (AirVenture Oshkosh).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Executes the editorial plan created by the Publisher and Vice President of Publications/Editor-in-Chief that supports the organization’s strategic vision, mission, values, brand, messaging, and overall communication objectives.
• Understands and continually monitors member/reader interests and needs, and prepares monthly member survey results for Managing Editor.
• Takes day-to-day responsibility for production of the EAA Sport Aviation magazine and oversees production of e-publications, ensuring on-time completion of all elements.
• Ensures that all EAA-published content is edited for accuracy, content, and style across magazines, digital stories, marketing materials, and social media.
• Coordinates with the publications/editorial team to distribute content across appropriate EAA channels and support copyediting and style review.
• Writes articles and features as required and participates in industry events as assigned.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Production Coordinator at Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Publications leads the assembly and production of EAA Sport Aviation and e-publications, coordinating research, editing, proofing, schedules, and vendors while contributing articles and features.

This role requires strong writing and editing skills, a journalism background, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of print and digital content for a nationwide audience.