Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is hiring: Managing Editor in Mandan

Help tell the story of North Dakota’s electric cooperative community. The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) in Mandan, N.D., is seeking a Managing Editor to lead the planning, creation and production of North Dakota Living magazine while supporting broader communications efforts. This role manages editorial content, collaborates with colleagues, writers, designers and photographers, and ensures high-quality journalism that strengthens relationships with member cooperatives. This is a FT position, on-site in Mandan, ND. NDAREC offers: Competitive salary of $85,000 to $95,000 DOE, plus paid sick and vacation leave Excellent benefits including health insurance with a health savings account contribution, dental and vision insurance, life and accident insurance, short- and long-term disability, a generous 401(k) plan and several others Exceptional association culture that is connected, rewarding, flexible, collaborative, challenging, fun and purpose-driven Modern, high-quality work environment with private offices, collaborative workspaces, updated technology and an onsite workout room What you’ll do: Lead editorial creation and production of North Dakota Living magazine Write, edit, and assign compelling content Coordinate freelancers, layouts and production schedules Oversee layout, schedules and final proofs to ensure quality and deadlines Support strategic communications and branding efforts Create and publish content across digital and social medial platforms What we’re looking for: Thoughtfully manage editorial planning, workflows and deadlines Write and edit clearly and confidently, with strong AP Style proficiency Creatively develop content for digital and social media platforms Collaborate easily across teams while coordinating projects Apply good visual judgment to content presentation Bring strong attention to detail and sound editorial decision-making Experience in trade associations or membership organizations is a plus Experience and education: 5yrs of editorial or communications experience in publishing, media or a related role Prefer a degree in journalism, communications or a related field; an equivalent of 5yrs education and experience will be considered #J-18808-Ljbffr