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Marketing Communications/Publishing--Healthcare
Managing Editor --Arizona
Ref #0550

Are you an extrovert with a lot of charisma and a high level of leadership? Do you have 5+ years’ experience in magazine publishing? Superb content-editing and people management skills? Healthcare communications experience/interest? Read on…

Arizona custom media publishing and marketing communications firm seeks Managing Editor to oversee healthcare or consumer publications. Two positions available. High-performance organization has won numerous workplace excellence awards, including recent recognition as one of top 50 companies to work for in America. Some relocation support provided. Non-smoking environment.

Interview process will occur in stages, including phone screen, writing test and talent 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+ years’ related 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 understand magazine architecture and have editorial experience Experience/interest in healthcare communications a plus. 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 consumer or healthcare-focused single-sponsor magazines, including developing editorial calendars and production schedules, assigning and editing features and working with account team and client. Healthcare publications are the flagship product. 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 3-4 direct reports. Educate junior staff.

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