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Managing Editor, ARMY Magazine
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is seeking a Managing Editor for our award-winning monthly publication, ARMY Magazine. ARMY focuses each month on professional development, Army operations, education, strategy, doctrine, and other current and historical topics. Born as Infantry Journal in 1904, the publication includes articles, letters, and opinion pieces by current and former Army leaders of all ranks and engaged civilians, fulfilling one of the core missions of AUSA.
This is a great opportunity to join an experienced publications team with talented and collegial co-workers who take great pride in making Army Magazine the best it can be. AUSA has a 37.5-hour work week with a shortened workday on Friday (8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) and a hybrid remote work schedule (3 days in-office and 2 days remote). AUSA is an organization with a great mission where you can make a difference. Learn everything we do at www.ausa.org.
Reporting directly to the Editor in Chief of Army Magazine (a highly experienced military reporter/editor), the Managing Editor serves as top editor for ARMY magazine articles/content and acts as the bridge between the creative process and the operational needs of the magazine, ensuring that high-quality content is produced and delivered on time.
Duties Include
- Working closely with authors and magazine staff to ensure the highest quality output for all articles and content.
- Training and managing the Assistant Managing Editor and any other freelance contributing editors.
- Planning and managing daily operations, creating and managing content schedules, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Overseeing proofreading procedures, evaluating finalized content for compliance with policies, and addressing any issues that arise.
- Collaborating with the Editor in Chief to determine the content and topics of each issue.
- Contributing to budgeting and strategic planning decisions.
- Representing Army Magazine at events.
- Analyzing performance metrics and optimizing content to meet traffic, engagement, and growth targets.
- Developing a strong understanding of Army Magazine's target audience and brand voice.
- Editing other AUSA publications as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 5+ years of experience in a senior editorial position for a publication.
- Army or general military experience/knowledge highly desired.
- Excellent writing, grammar, and editing skills.
- Knowledge of AP style.
- Ability to lead and manage staff, delegate tasks, and provide constructive feedback.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with writers, editors, and other staff members.
- Ability to develop and execute content strategies and make effective decisions.
AUSA conducts background checks and uses E-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
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