Editorial Operations Lead

Desert Publications Inc; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Palm Springs Life is seeking an experienced Managing Editor to oversee production, workflow, and day-to-day operations of our editorial department in downtown Palm Springs. This full-time, in-office role requires strong organizational and leadership skills.

You’ll collaborate across editorial, design, advertising, and marketing teams, manage schedules, ensure quality, and maintain editorial standards. Please include work samples with your resume.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional editorial experience, preferably with a magazine, newspaper, or digital publication.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong copyediting skills and a thorough knowledge of AP style.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Sound editorial judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Comfortable using emerging AI tools to streamline editorial workflows while maintaining high standards and rigorous fact-checking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate editorial production schedules across print, digital, and video formats.
• Lead weekly editorial meetings and monitor story progress.
• Act as liaison for cross-department editorial requests and sponsored content.
• Manage client reviews and approvals for sponsored content and custom publishing.
• Coordinate photography and videography production and scheduling.
• Maintain organized editorial assets and archives.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Project management

AP style knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

AI tools for workflows

Adobe Creative Cloud

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project management software

Job description

Palm Springs Life is seeking an experienced Managing Editor to oversee production, workflow, and day-to-day operations of our editorial department in downtown Palm Springs. This full-time, in-office role requires strong organizational and leadership skills.

You’ll collaborate across editorial, design, advertising, and marketing teams, manage schedules, ensure quality, and maintain editorial standards. Please include work samples with your resume.