Introduction:
A managing editor controls the day to day operations of a publication and they must generate story ideas, overseeing spending and production schedules, commission stories, and art and supervise editorial staff. The role may also monitor and edit social media posts. The professional task involves assigning and editing articles, posting content online, creating an editorial calendar, and maintaining publications deadline. They need to merge content with the brand and should have a knack for spotting a great story. They are deeply involved in making all content initiatives and responsibility to achieve business goals. The professional needs to possess strong writing and editing skills. They must be familiar with content marketing technology.
Managing Editor Job Titles:
- Managing Editor
- Managing Editor (Part-Time)
- Editorial Writer
- Freelance Managing Editor
Managing Editor Job Summary:
Are you are an expert managing editor looking for an opportunity to advance your career to the next level? If you are a skilled manager and passionate about driving results, we are ready to offer the job for you! We are looking to hire a skilled and proficient managing editor to oversee our company’s daily operations. You will be reporting directly to the editor in chief and supervising editors, writers, and other staff. He must represent the editorial team in internal meetings and include kickoffs. They should review and provide feedback on the creative brief, estimates, and timelines. They must ensure the workload is assigned properly to the staff and prioritize projects. They must be able to create, update, and adhere to process set for editorial reads. He must ensure client brand, style adherence, and FDA guidelines are applied. He should be charged with training new hires on advertising mandates, clients, brand knowledge, team role, and editorial responsibilities.
Managing Editor Responsibilities and Duties:
- He must plan, manage daily operations
- Hire and supervise personnel, coordinate editorial publications
- Develop knowledge about brand and strategy for each product assigned
- Oversee the development of a training program for new hires
- Interpret and communicate clients request
- Develop training modules and provide training in best practices, permissions, and client submission process
- Ensure the coverage for workload
- Maintain accurate timesheets daily
- Uphold agency quality standard in servicing the client
- Develop in-depth knowledge about assigned accounts and clients procedures for all submission
- Excellent communication skills and able to handle multiple projects and accounts
- Support editorial director for problem-solving and mentoring less experienced staff
- Project a positive and professional attitude towards clients
- Support editors when the workload is more and utilize editorial and fact checklist
Managing Editor Skills and Qualification:
- Must possess degree preferably in English, Journalism or communication major
- 3 to 5 years of editing experience in a publishing house
- Superior editing skills and exceptional ability in copywriting and editing
- Proficient in English
- Able to plan and coordinate people and operations
- Working knowledge of online platforms like Word Press and SEO concepts
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Outstanding communication ability
- Attention to details
- Reliable and efficient
- Must have excellent grasp of grammar
- Must be proficient with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
