Managing Editor

Managing Editor

With a circulation of more than 30,000, Indianapolis Monthly magazine focuses on city and regional issues, as well as local shopping, dining, arts and entertainment, recreation, home, and lifestyle content directed toward an upscale readership.

Job Overview

Indianapolis Monthly seeks a highly organized, detail-obsessed Managing Editor to oversee editorial production from start to finish. This role goes beyond proofreading—it requires a deadline-driven project manager who can juggle multiple overlapping production schedules with efficiency and authority.

The Managing Editor serves as the central hub of the editorial process: building and maintaining detailed schedules, tracking progress across print and digital platforms, and ensuring every stakeholder delivers on time. The ideal candidate has a “spreadsheet brain,” thrives on structure, and is confident holding others accountable to deadlines.

Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proofread all copy prior to publication to ensure correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, style, layout, and format
• Adhere to AP Stylebook guidelines and maintain internal style consistency
• Enter and oversee fact-checking details
• Edit provided copy for formatted profiles; assign and edit sponsored content including blog posts and advertorials
• Build, maintain, and optimize production schedules and workflows in Basecamp (or similar platforms)
• Own and manage master editorial calendars across print and digital platforms, balancing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Drive the production process from lineup planning to publication, ensuring all steps are completed on schedule
• Proactively track progress, identify bottlenecks, and follow up assertively with team members to keep projects moving
• Recruit and supervise editorial interns each semester
• Collaborate with editorial staff on lineups, story ideas, and display copy

Qualifications

• BA in Communications, Journalism, English, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of professional editing experience for print and/or digital publications
• Exceptional project management and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to enforce deadlines and hold contributors accountable in a professional, solutions-oriented way
• Highly detail-oriented with strong copyediting and proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize and reprioritize quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced comfort with spreadsheets and tracking systems
• Experience with InDesign, InCopy, Excel, Word, and Outlook for Mac; familiarity with Basecamp or similar project management tools preferred

Work Environment

The Indianapolis Monthly offices are located on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The staff operates on a hybrid schedule—three days in the office, and two days working remotely.