Managing Editor Job at 14W in Baltimore

Managing Editor

An Agora company is searching for an experienced editor and writer to join its digital publishing team as a Managing Editor.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping high-quality content, collaborating across teams, and using data and audience insights to drive growth. You'll be deeply involved in digital publishing while expanding your knowledge of personal finance and investing, and helping others do the same.
In this role, you'll contribute to content that reaches a global audience of nearly one million readers across more than 150 countries, helping improve financial literacy on topics ranging from budgeting and retirement planning to investing and market trends. The work you do will help transform money from a source of stress into a source of confidence and opportunity for readers worldwide.
As a Managing Editor, you'll work closely with editorial leadership and publishing partners to plan, curate, edit, and produce content for both a monthly print publication and a high-volume digital newsletter. You'll help guide editorial strategy, oversee day-to-day operations of a flagship franchise, and collaborate with editorial, design, and marketing teams to ensure content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with editorial leadership to produce high-quality editorial content for web, print, and multimedia platforms
Manage day-to-day publishing operations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery
Edit and polish content to clearly highlight core ideas, insights, and featured products
Partner with editorial and marketing teams to develop content that supports broader marketing initiatives
Research, write, and update reports, welcome materials, bios, background content, and website copy
Plan, edit, and execute weekly video segments in collaboration with internal teams
Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators to inform editorial strategy
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of five years of professional writing and editing experience
Experience in newsletter publishing, content marketing, digital publishing, or a related field
Demonstrated experience launching, marketing, or growing products or services
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based content management systems
Excellent writing, research, and editing skills with strong attention to detail
Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to take initiatives from concept through execution
Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence and strong communication skills
Curiosity-driven mindset with an interest in finance, marketing, and audience engagement
Compensation Range – $75,000 - $90,000 USD
Location(s) & Work Arrangement – Mount Vernon, Baltimore / Hybrid
The Agora Companies service 10+ affiliated publishing groups all around the world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health, and lifestyle.
We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don't just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to the success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.
We offer a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services to our employees, including:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
401(k) plan with employer matching
Generous vacation time and paid holidays
Casual dress code
Highly flexible environment
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