Charleston magazine, the flagship publication of Gulfstream Communications in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, is looking for a managing editor to join its award-winning staff. Working closely with the editor-in-chief, the managing editor will ensure that the monthly magazine goes out on time and within budget, enforcing internal deadlines, maintaining the production schedule, and overseeing freelance fees.
This staff member will be heavily involved in the creative process, contributing ideas, writing and editing skills, and problem-solving abilities to the production of the entire magazine in print and digital platforms. In addition, this editor will produce the front-of-book Channel Markers section, which touches on most every aspect of life in our vibrant city—art, culture, history, business, events, charitable endeavors, and more—as well as the Style File section. The managing editor will also manage the sharing of each issue’s editorial content via our social media platforms.
Our ideal candidate will have a deep interest in and ongoing engagement with life in Charleston and the broader Lowcountry region, as well as the ability to translate this into appealing, insightful articles. Publishing experience—and the ability to manage an editorial team—is a must.
Requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a relevant field
5 or more years experience in publishing, preferably with at least a year’s experience in an editorial oversight role
Demonstrated experience with assigning, writing, and editing stories
Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing a staff
Top-notch organizational skills
Working knowledge of InDesign, G Suite, and digital media technology is preferred
Have questions? Please e-mail editor in chief Darcy Shankland at dshankland@charlestonmag.com.
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