Invisible Ventures is hiring: Associate Editor, Sarasota Magazine in Sarasota

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Sarasota Magazine is a state and national award-winning city magazine, which for 46 years has been covering the people, issues, arts, food, politics and history that shape life in Sarasota and the surrounding region. We value great storytelling, great visuals and deep community engagement to tell stories that matter and that our readers cant wait to read.

Were seeking an energetic Associate Editor to join our editorial team. The ideal candidate has two-to-five years of editorial experience, loves narrative journalism and wonderful writing, has an unending curiosity about the way the world works and, finally, a passion for finding and telling the important and human stories behind our rapidly growing city.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write and edit stories for both print and digital platforms
• Write engaging short features, service pieces, long narratives and web content
• Line edit and copy edit for voice, clarity, accuracy and AP style
• Assist with editorial planning and deadlines for monthly print issues
• Collaborate with designers and editors on layouts and headlines
• Contribute to newsletters and social media
• Attend community events and stay plugged into local culture and current issues

Qualifications

• 25 years of editorial experience (magazine, newspaper or digital)
• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent editorial judgment
• Comfortable editing for both print and digital
• Knowledge of AP style
• Organized, deadline-driven and detail-oriented
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for Sarasotas culture, people and stories

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Familiarity with Sarasota or Florida's Gulf Coast
• A portfolio that includes lifestyle, profile and narrative features
• Multimedia experience, including skills in photography, video and podcasting

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape storytelling in one of Floridas fastest-growing cities
• A collaborative and creative editorial team
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Health insurance, paid time off
• A chance to work for a respected, award-winning publication with a loyal readership and strong community presence

To Apply
Submit your resume, cover letter, and two writing or editing samples. In your cover letter, tell us what excites you about working at Sarasota Magazine and the kinds of stories youd love to tell.