Hyphen is hiring: MANAGING EDITOR in San Francisco

Managing Editor

Job Department
Editorial Team

Seeking a talented and detailed oriented person with strong writing and editorial skills for the Managing Editor position. You’ll work directly with the Editor-in-Chief and manage other senior editors to ensure that stories are regularly written and posted online.

The Managing Editor is responsible for the day-to-day operations and workflow of the digital magazine. You will be involved in managing and outreaching for pitches, fostering relationships with existing contacts, managing the publication calendar on an ongoing basis, and working with the editorial staff to maintain a smooth workflow. Detail orientation is a must.

Should Be Familiar With

Trello

Submittable

General Duties And Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day production schedule of the magazine through assigning deadlines, managing Trello board, and publication of pieces

Review pitches-at-large and assign to appropriate editors and/or respond to pitches

Help recruit and train new editors and work closely with writers to ensure their stories align with the “Hyphen voice”

Review and perform edits for pieces to the Hyphen style guide

Write timely articles and/or pitch stories of your own

Perform other editorial duties as needed

Knowledge And Skills

Google Apps

Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to pick up new applications easily (ie: Drupal, Trello, Submittable)

Basic HTML skills

Loves workflow operations optimization and maintaining a tidy calendar

Deadline obsessed

Proven editing and professional journalism experience

Basic copy editing skills (Knowledge of AP Style a plus)

Solid experience in duties outlined above

Mind-blowing verbal & writing skills

Passion for learning and desire to support Hyphen’s growth

How To Apply
Submit the following via email to getinvolved@hyphenmagazine.com:

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Clip packet with at least 3 clips

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