Managing Editor

Managing Editor | Lake Houston City Lifestyle + East Montgomery City Lifestyle
Kingwood / East Montgomery County, Texas

Hybrid | Part-Time

Help us tell the stories of our community.

Lake Houston and East Montgomery City Lifestyle are premium community publications serving our local communities.

We're looking for a high-ownership, relationship-driven Editor who loves people, storytelling, community, and execution.

This is not a sit-behind-a-screen writing job.

This role requires someone who enjoys being in the community, building relationships with business owners and local leaders, leading content creation, and making sure every issue is executed with excellence.

What You'll Own

Lead editorial planning for two monthly publications

Source compelling local stories, businesses, nonprofits, families, and community leaders

Conduct interviews and develop feature stories

Coordinate photo shoots and visual storytelling

Manage freelance writers, photographers, and contributors

Own editorial deadlines and production schedules

Collaborate with team on monthly editorial strategy

Ensure every issue reflects premium brand standards

Who You Are

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Comfortable interviewing business owners and community leaders

Naturally relational and confident in person

Able to manage multiple deadlines without being managed

Detail-oriented with high standards

Problem solver who takes ownership

Ideal Background

Teaching

Journalism

Editorial

Content marketing

Public relations

Magazine publishing

Communications

Community storytelling

Requirements

Must live within 20 miles of Kingwood / Lake Houston

Must be available for local meetings, interviews, photo shoots, and community events

Strong writing and editing ability

Comfortable with Google Workspace, project management tools, and digital communication platforms

Why Join Us

Help shape the voice of two respected local publications

We provide comprehensive training on all essential editorial tasks and ongoing development support from corporate and national editorial teams

Build meaningful relationships in the community

Flexible hybrid schedule

To Apply
Please send:

Resume

Short cover letter

2-3 writing samples

A quick note on why local community storytelling matters to you

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