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Job Description:

Marketing Communications/Publishing
Managing Editor/Executive Editor- Consumer -Arizona
Ref #0528

Are you an extrovert with a lot of charisma and a high level of leadership? Do you have 5-10+ years’ experience in consumer magazine publishing, including lifestyle and leisure pubs? Superb content-editing and people management skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow into a VP/Creative Director role? Read on…

Arizona custom media publishing and marketing communications firm seeks Managing Editor/Executive Editor to oversee consumer publications. Candidate will be groomed for VP/Creative Director duties so current VP/CD can focus on bigger projects. High-performance organization has won numerous workplace excellence awards. Some relocation support provided.

Interview process will occur in stages, including phone screen, writing test and personality profile before in-person interview. Final step will include brief presentation. Candidates will need stamina!

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or communications. 5-10+ years’ related consumer magazine experience; client service experience preferred. Candidates must have clear leadership qualities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent content-editing skills and knowledge of AP style. Experience effectively managing at least two staff and working with freelancers; experience assigning articles. Must have editorial experience in consumer publications and understand magazine architecture. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and InDesign software. Candidates should be excellence-oriented and thrive under pressure of deadlines, as well as able to work well as part of a team. Must be able to read copy on paper or computer screen, communicate verbally, and move about corporate campus independently. Must be willing and able to travel and work extended hours during deadline periods.

Responsibilities:
Lead editorial direction of multiple single-sponsor magazines, including developing editorial calendars and production schedules, assigning and editing features and working with account team and client. Magazines are consumer focused, in categories such as hospitality, lifestyle and leisure. Manage syndicated versions, including managing flow of materials through production process and editing client copy. Ensure publications meet strategic goals.

Write copy for various publications as required; proof other editors’ copy as needed. Assist on prototypes and new business initiatives when required. Manage and grow careers of four direct reports. Educate junior staff...

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