Managing Editor Needed for Human Services Today magazine

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Recruiting Organization: National Organization for Human Services

Human Services Today is a magazine to bring together all human services professionals, communities, agencies and much more with the latest trends, best practices & information in the field of Human Service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Generate story and thematic ideas
• Oversee the submission of articles and the content of the articles in the magazine
• Search for new content and reach out to potential writers for stories, often soliciting writers from various Human Services Organization, Educators, and/or others across the country
• Maintain contact & follow up with writers and develop relationships with contributors
• Proofread, edit, and rework articles to meet publication standards
• Actively raise the profile of the publication
• Create an editorial vision, or brand, that creates an audience attractive to advertisers
• Create an annual publication calendar of deadlines
• Assist everyone to meet deadlines
• Approve and create content, appearance, and layout of featured articles
• Oversee photography, design, and artwork to be used in the publication

Key Skills

• Good general and current affairs knowledge in the field of Human Services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Creativity
• Confidence
• Organizational and time management skills
• Determination & resilience

Editor Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism or related (essential)
• 3 years of work experience as a magazine editor
• Demonstrable experience in producing relevant content to target audiences
• Strong writing, editing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key publication influencers
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills
• Good understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to understand and influence target audiences

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair AccessibleFalse

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring