Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Managing Editor to lead the editorial efforts of our publications and digital platforms in Alexandria, Virginia. This role requires a creative leader with exceptional editing, writing, and organizational skills to oversee the production of high-quality content across various formats. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to maintaining editorial standards while driving innovation and engaging audiences.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the production and project management of print and digital publications, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality content.
• Edit articles across all stages, including substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, adhering to established editorial standards and brand voice.
• Collaborate with internal and external writers to assign and refine articles that meet audience needs.
• Develop and execute creative concepts for publications, including event-based projects, while managing tight deadlines.
• Create and edit digital content, including news stories, features, and longform articles, for newsletters and online platforms.
• Analyze metrics to guide decisions and implement digital best practices for optimizing content performance.
• Write sponsored content articles in collaboration with advertisers, maintaining professionalism and delivering engaging material.
• Represent the organization at events, providing on-site coverage and contributing to event-related publications.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of the target audience to create content that resonates and drives engagement.
• Ensure efficient workflow management, prioritizing deadlines and achieving key performance indicators.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in editorial management or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in copyediting, proofreading, and applying AP style.
• Strong ability to manage and produce editorial content across print and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing for both print and online formats.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with digital practices, including metric-driven decision-making and audience engagement strategies.
• Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize and streamline workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the production and project management of print and digital publications, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality content.
• Edit articles across all stages, including substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, adhering to established editorial standards and brand voice.
• Collaborate with internal and external writers to assign and refine articles that meet audience needs.
• Develop and execute creative concepts for publications, including event-based projects, while managing tight deadlines.
• Create and edit digital content, including news stories, features, and longform articles, for newsletters and online platforms.
• Analyze metrics to guide decisions and implement digital best practices for optimizing content performance.
• Write sponsored content articles in collaboration with advertisers, maintaining professionalism and delivering engaging material.
• Represent the organization at events, providing on-site coverage and contributing to event-related publications.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of the target audience to create content that resonates and drives engagement.
• Ensure efficient workflow management, prioritizing deadlines and achieving key performance indicators.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in editorial management or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in copyediting, proofreading, and applying AP style.
• Strong ability to manage and produce editorial content across print and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing for both print and online formats.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with digital practices, including metric-driven decision-making and audience engagement strategies.
• Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize and streamline workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.