Managing Editor

Jobtailor; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Life is undergoing a digital-first transformation, requiring a seasoned editor to guide editorial strategy and workflows for both digital and print formats.

You will lead content planning, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with writers and the UX team to optimize the platform and grow readership nationwide and beyond.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in a related field required
• Requires 5–7 years of experience in a related position
• Preferred experience within the C&MA

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic transition of Alliance Life from a traditional bi-monthly magazine-only model to a digital-first, web-based content hub
• Develop digital workflows, publishing cadences, and editorial approaches while maintaining the quality and identity of the print edition
• Manage the Alliance Life editorial calendar and production workflow
• Coordinate with the user experience team to optimize the digital platform and maintain circulation and engagement objectives
• Manage editorial direction for digital and print editions
• Coordinate writing, refining, editing, and proofreading among contributors and freelancers
• Identify, recruit, and collaborate with writers; evaluate manuscripts for publication
• Shape content for clarity, narrative strength, and audience engagement
• Establish and maintain editorial policies and style guidelines
• Develop and manage the publication budget
• Plan upcoming issues and digital content, conduct research, and verify factual accuracy
• Commission, edit, and curate feature stories and photography
• Support graphic development and secure photos and supporting graphics
• Coordinate with authors regarding factual data, completeness, continuity, and organizational alignment
• Maintain contact with the National Office and C&MA constituency to secure information and respond to inquiries
• Attend biennial General Council and travel nationally or internationally for story-gathering assignments as needed

Skills

Digital Content Strategy

Editorial Management

Budget Management

Audience Engagement

Workflow Optimization

Content Development

Editing

Proofreading

Research

Manuscript Evaluation

Education

Four-Year College Degree

Job description

• Lead the strategic transition of Alliance Life from a traditional bi-monthly magazine-only model to a digital-first, web-based content hub


• Develop digital workflows, publishing cadences, and editorial approaches while maintaining the quality and identity of the print edition


• Manage the Alliance Life editorial calendar and production workflow


• Coordinate with the user experience team to optimize the digital platform and maintain circulation and engagement objectives


• Manage editorial direction for digital and print editions


• Coordinate writing, refining, editing, and proofreading among contributors and freelancers


• Identify, recruit, and collaborate with writers; evaluate manuscripts for publication


• Shape content for clarity, narrative strength, and audience engagement


• Establish and maintain editorial policies and style guidelines


• Develop and manage the publication budget


• Plan upcoming issues and digital content, conduct research, and verify factual accuracy


• Commission, edit, and curate feature stories and photography


• Support graphic development and secure photos and supporting graphics


• Coordinate with authors regarding factual data, completeness, continuity, and organizational alignment


• Maintain contact with the National Office and C&MA constituency to secure information and respond to inquiries


• Attend biennial General Council and travel nationally or internationally for story-gathering assignments as needed

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in a related field required


• Requires 5 – 7 years of experience in a related position


• Preferred experience within the C&MA

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in digital content strategy, editorial management, and workflow optimization, with a strong focus on audience engagement and narrative clarity. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and maintain editorial standards across both digital and print platforms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Digital Content Strategy


• Editorial Management


• Budget Management


• Audience Engagement


• Workflow Optimization

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Content Development


• Editing


• Proofreading


• Research


• Fact-Checking


• Publishing Workflow


• Editorial Policy Development


• Story Curation


• Graphic Coordination


• Manuscript Evaluation

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Leadership


• Organizational Skills


• Creative Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Four-Year College Degree

Industry Keywords

• C&MA Experience


• Editorial Calendar


• Digital Platform Optimization


• Content Hub


• Print Edition Management