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Pay Range: $111,500 - $123,900.
Join us! Looking for a quirky editorial and writing position with a wide variety of projects and challenges. Ready to make your mark on a 300-year-old organization?
As the Editorial Director for the Masons of California and its entities, you will direct the editorial efforts of the Communications team across various industries – from membership organizations (our award‑winning California Freemason magazine), to live events, to wellness and healthcare, and more. You will manage our social and video staff, bringing our organization to life through various channels. Your work will inspire and motivate our members and attract new prospects.
Job Purpose
To support the Masons of California Communications Department in giving voice to Masonry in California through relevant, vibrant, consistent and integrated messaging that supports the organization’s communications goals. Scope of work includes copywriting for print and web materials, writing long‑form articles, and conducting interviews for California Freemason Magazine. You will consult on PR opportunities, manage freelancers and content producers, and oversee social media and video channels.
Job Summary
Envision editorial content of internal and external communication materials, vehicles, and media for all Masons of California entities. Scope of work includes developing, writing, and integrating content across all channels – long‑form articles, collateral materials, ad copy, digital communications, video scripts, social media, internal communications, press releases, and other materials.
Essential Functions
STRATEGIZE
- Lead the communications team in content development and calendaring, working with internal and external staff and freelancers to write, edit, and proofread each issue of the quarterly California Freemason magazine and annual report.
- Develop magazine themes in tandem with the Creative Director, presenting ideas to the Executive Editor, Editor‑in‑Chief, and Chief Communications Officer.
- Establish contacts and sources for future research and ensure a strong brand identity across communication channels.
PRODUCE
- Source, develop, and edit content for internal and external initiatives, marketing and fundraising campaigns, and programs for all communication channels.
- Research and source members for magazine, newsletter, and social media stories; conduct interviews, and write short and long‑form stories.
- Write, edit, and/or proofread a wide variety of written material, including email marketing, direct mail, PowerPoint presentations, conference books, and video scripts.
- Ensure written content is excellent in quality, relevance, strategy, accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and within budget.
MANAGE
- Serve as Editorial Director of California Freemason magazine; manage timelines, editing, and fact‑checking processes with the Creative Director.
- Manage and maintain relationships with freelance writers to ensure high‑quality content that is delivered on time, negotiating fees and managing editorial service vendors.
- Foster and maintain strategic and collaborative internal relationships with all internal entities, including California Freemasonry, Masonic retirement communities, the California Masonic Foundation, and the Masonic Center for Youth and Families.
Requirements
- Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage workflow and delegate responsibilities to meet multiple demands and deadlines.
- Ability to envision magazine themes and provide creative input to the Creative Director.
- Strong management and customer service skills; ability to collaborate with executives, employees, volunteer leaders, and members.
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proactive, curious, self‑motivated team player; strong customer service focus; ability to work as part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team of communications professionals.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of communications management, writing, and editing experience in non‑profit, member/association, corporate communications/marketing, or communications‑focused agency.
- Experience using WordPress preferred.
- BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
Applicants must provide a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, a resume, and a portfolio of published work that includes samples of a long‑form article, marketing copy, and newsletter copy.
The Editorial Director reports to the Chief Communications Officer and works in close conjunction with other creative professionals on the Communications team, freelancers, and agencies.
Note: This job description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.
Masons of California reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete, or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.
Benefits
- A work environment focused on teamwork and support.
- Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family’s well‑being.
- A generous contribution to a 401(k) plan whether or not you participate, plus an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan.
- Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement.