Editorial Operations Lead

PCMA; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PCMA seeks a Managing Editor for Convene Chicago to lead editorial operations across print and digital platforms. You will work with the Editor in Chief to manage the editorial calendar, production schedules, and quality-control processes, ensuring content meets standards and business objectives.

You will coordinate workflows among editors, designers, freelancers, and partners; supervise copy editing for accuracy and AP style; and oversee relationships with contributors and vendors while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Communications, or related field.
• Five or more years of editorial experience in magazine, trade, association, or related publishing environments.
• Experience copy editing and proofreading content according to established editorial standards.
• Advanced knowledge of AP Style.
• Experience working with designers, printers, and external production partners.
• Experience managing freelancers and outside contributors.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the editorial calendar and production schedule for all print and digital editorial products.
• Coordinate workflow among editors, designers, freelancers, contributors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of editorial and sponsored content projects.
• Proactively identify and resolve workflow, scheduling, and production challenges to keep projects on track.
• Maintain editorial processes, documentation, templates, and workflow procedures to support operational efficiency.
• Serve as the final quality-control reviewer for editorial content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to AP Style and Convene editorial standards.
• Copy edit, proofread, and verify sources, statistics, attributions, captions, and supporting materials prior to publication.
• Ensure consistency of voice, tone, style, and brand standards across all editorial products and maintain the Convene Style Guide as needed.
• Manage publication production from assignment through final delivery, including proofing cycles, issue close processes, and production approvals.
• Serve as the primary editorial liaison with design, printing, and production partners to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of publication materials.
• Manage relationships with freelance writers, photographers, and contributors, including assignments, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to obtain content, approvals, and supporting materials necessary for publication.
• Serve as an editorial point of contact for sponsored and partner-supported content while maintaining editorial integrity and standards.
• Support the publication and distribution of content across digital platforms and collaborate with digital staff to ensure consistency between print and digital editorial products.
• Continuously evaluate and improve editorial workflows, production processes, and quality-control practices to enhance operational effectiveness.

Skills

Project management

Deadline management

Relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Editorial judgment

AP style knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

WordPress

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Project-management tools

Job description

PCMA seeks a Managing Editor for Convene Chicago to lead editorial operations across print and digital platforms. You will work with the Editor in Chief to manage the editorial calendar, production schedules, and quality-control processes, ensuring content meets standards and business objectives.

You will coordinate workflows among editors, designers, freelancers, and partners; supervise copy editing for accuracy and AP style; and oversee relationships with contributors and vendors while