Editor in Chief - GRAPHICS PRO

Cahaba Media Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Referral bonuses

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Cahaba Media Group seeks an experienced editorial leader to shape the brand's editorial direction, strategy, and operations. You will oversee all content and brand extensions, managing a team of editors and freelancers, and coordinating with sales and events teams.

You are deadline-driven, organized, and versatile, comfortable with multiple roles, and passionate about publishing across print and web formats. This role may be remote within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or communications.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Copy editing experience.
• Reporting and/or writing experience.
• Experience managing a team or ability to lead a team.
• Podcast or webinar hosting/editing experience.
• Experience attending or hosting trade shows and/or industry conferences.
• Familiar with AP Style, InDesign and WordPress (or similar CMS).
• Comfortable wearing many hats.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic editorial policy for the brand to align with company goals.
• Oversee 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 for Creative Services.

Skills

Copy editing

Reporting

Writing

Team leadership

Podcast hosting/editing

Conference participation

AP Style

InDesign

WordPress

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or 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,includingphotographers 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.