Magazine Editor & Senior Publicist — Public Media & PR Lead

Comunidade Metodista; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance plan options

Retirement savings options

Job summary

KET in Kentucky is seeking a Magazine Editor and Senior Publicist to lead Visions magazine content, manage editorial, design, production, and PR opportunities, and support television program scheduling.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in marketing, communications, or journalism and 3+ years of related experience, with strong writing, editing, interviewing, and project management skills. Public broadcasting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related discipline; and three (3) plus years of related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all editorial, design and production stages of Visions magazine including creating content, writing and editing short- and long-form pieces.
• Plan content based on monthly TV schedule and priorities and collaborate with other departments on layout and printing, marketing projects, events, and initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute PR and community engagement efforts such as developing plans for short and long-term projects, including television programs, initiatives and educational resources.
• Planning and managing events and applying for community engagement grants, ensuring milestones are met and providing required reporting.
• Serve as a writer for other Marketing projects as needed.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Interviewing

Project management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism

Job description

KET in Kentucky is seeking a Magazine Editor and Senior Publicist to lead Visions magazine content, manage editorial, design, production, and PR opportunities, and support television program scheduling.

Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in marketing, communications, or journalism and 3+ years of related experience, with strong writing, editing, interviewing, and project management skills. Public broadcasting experience preferred.