Editor in Chief - GRAPHICS PRO

Cahaba Media Group; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(K) & Company Match

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave

Student Loan 401K Match

Flexible hours

Referral bonuses

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Cahaba Media Group is seeking a seasoned editor and brand steward to lead editorial direction, brand strategy, and operations across print and web products. You will manage a team, liaise with sales, supervise freelancers, and shape campaigns while maintaining deadlines and quality.

Ideal candidates have a journalism or communications background, 5+ years of experience, copy editing and reporting skills, and familiarity with AP style, InDesign, and WordPress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or communications.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic editorial policy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee editorial direction for print and web products.
• Supervise editorial team and liaise with sales.
• Oversee print issue production and web content schedules.
• Lead sponsored content edits and approvals.
• Hire, retain and develop GRAPHICS PRO brand staff.
• Coordinate special sections and advertising sections.
• Represent the brand externally at events and in media.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Brand strategy

Copy editing

Reporting/writing

Team management

Podcast hosting

Webinar editing

Conferences attendance

AP Style

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/English/communications

Tools

InDesign

WordPress

Job description

At Cahaba Media Group, we are a team of editors and creative minds who produce and publish leading B2B publications and digital media products for our respective industries. We’re a company focused on growth and the development of our employees, as well as the educational content that engages our audiences.

Wondering if you're a good fit? We are looking for a brand steward who will be responsible for the editorial direction, brand strategy, operations, and all content and brand extensions. You are a deadline-driven, organized and energetic editor and manager looking to further your career in the publishing world. You thrive in a role in which words, freedom of creativity and meeting deadlines make your days whole. You:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or communications
• Have 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Have copy editing experience
• Have reporting and/or writing experience
• Are comfortable with the prospect of managing a team or have experience managing a team
• Have podcast or webinar hosting and/or editing experience
• Have experience attending or hosting trade shows and/or industry-specific conferences
• Love meeting new people and learning about a new industry
• Are familiar with AP Style, InDesign and WordPress (or similar content management systems)
• Are comfortable wearing many hats

Responsibilities as lead editor include:

• Set the strategic editorial policy for the brand commensurate with the company’s overall goals
• Oversee all editorial direction for print and web products
• Supervise editorial team and liaise with sales
• Supervise freelance teams, including photographers and writers
• Oversee print issue production and web content schedules
• Provide cover direction & guidance for the Creative Services department
• Build out, manage and approve budget and spending on behalf of brand
• Build out and launch promotional campaigns for special sections
• Facilitate and conduct webinar program and sales inquiries into webinar scheduling in partnership with webinar project manager
• Foster industry involvement, representation at events, conferences, association memberships, etc
• Manage and expand Editorial Advisory Board
• Handle reader communication; conduct calls, solicit feedback, etc
• Manage sales outreach (monitor SDR leads, “hot” requests and assign sales leads for content)
• Represent the brand externally at events and in the media to raise its profile
• Create and manage industry partnerships/sponsorships/trade-out programs
• Coordinate and compile special sections and special advertising sections
• Lead sponsored content edits and approvals
• Manage other special projects (reader survey, style guide, media guide, etc.)
• Edit and assist with sales materials as necessary (promotional emails, presentation decks, requests for proposals, online sponsored content, etc.)
• Hire, retain and develop editorial staff for the GRAPHICS PRO brand
• Document and conduct employee reviews

We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(K) & Company Match
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Student Loan 401K Match
• Flexible hours
• Referral bonuses
• Training and growth opportunities

This position may be performed remotely within the United States in any of the lower 48 states with the exception of California.