NRECA is hiring: Editor, NRECA Magazine in Arlington

Editor, NRECA Magazine

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Job Description

NRECA is a unique national trade association providing advocacy, financial services and business support services to over 900 consumer‑owned electric cooperatives across the country. NRECA employees are united by our mission, inclusive culture, collaborative workplace and commitment to service excellence. As a "best place to work" employer, we operate with integrity, transparency and a spirit of innovation.

Summary of Position

NRECA’s communications and marketing department is a central hub of the association and is responsible for shaping external, internal and member communications and marketing efforts. The department works to tell the modern electric cooperative story, positively influence the perception of cooperatives with inside‑the‑beltway policymakers, elevate the organization’s brand and showcase the value of NRECA membership. The communications and marketing team works closely with NRECA’s C‑suite and partners with departments across the organization such as Government Relations, Business and Technology Strategy, Education, Training and Events, and more. Collaboration, creativity, and passion drive the team to consistently achieve success and help build a better tomorrow for electric cooperatives across the nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Leadership: Cultivates and strengthens strategic relationships between the magazine team and NRECA members, associate members, and advertisers. Guides staff in delivering member‑centric content and advertiser value through collaborative engagement.
• Facilitates collaboration among editorial/production, design, and advertising/circulation functions.
• Digital Transformation & Innovation: Leads the evolution of RE Magazine into a modern, audience‑centered, multi‑platform publication. Champions innovation in content, technology, audience engagement and new revenue models.
• Directs the presentation of the magazine’s online presence, including decision‑making around enhanced multimedia presentations.
• Editorial & Brand Stewardship: Acts as the magazine’s editorial decision‑maker for all operational and editorial matters. Directs content creation and production. Edits all copy prior to publication to ensure accuracy and overall quality.
• Financial & Business Management: Publishes RE Magazine on a timely and cost‑effective basis. Directs development of the annual editorial calendar and production budget. Oversees magazine printing cost analysis and cost control activities.

Employment Details

Position eligible for NRECA’s hybrid schedule which allows flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Required: • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related discipline. • Over 10 years of progressively responsible experience as an editor and writer/producer with leading publications. • Managing editorial, design and production operations with familiarity with advertising and circulation operations. • Web production for magazine content. • Ability to report to the office when required.
• Preferred: Experience with a trade‑association magazine is a plus.

Essential Physical Requirements

• The worker must have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work classification.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. NRECA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e‑mail humanresources@nreca.coop or call 703‑907‑5992 (Arlington) or 402‑483‑9275 (Lincoln). We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Location & Salary

Washington, DC $89,000.00–$130,000.00