Magazine Editor

The Magazine Editor will be responsible for a portfolio of compliance publications. Responsibilities include developing a content calendar, development of ideas for content, overseeing content production, developing and adhering to a style guide, assigning projects and monitoring deadlines, and supporting the achievement of financial targets by providing subject matter expertise to sales and marketing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define publication objectives in terms of target audience to be addressed, mission statement, and planned competitive advantages

• Solely responsible for overall project timeline and for overall product quality

• Own the publication roadmap and communicate the vision to stakeholders

• Recruit authors, guide and collaborate with them through the publication process

• Select and finalize contractual terms on behalf of the association with contributors to publications including authors, photographers, printers and freelancers – deviating from policies and procedures as warranted

• Ensure publication schedules are met according to schedule

• Review, edits and rewrites copy as necessary to ensure all documents meet objectives for publication

• Exercise final approval that all aspects of publications meet defined objectives and standards

• Responsible for handling reprint requests, responding to any issues related to licensing, resolving any inquiries or complaints from contributors, and resolving any disputes regarding published content including making corrections.

• Demonstrate expertise on compliance and regulatory industry trends

• Developmental editing of content for clarity, impact, and practical application to the compliance industry

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including customer service, sales and marketing

• Coordinate product launches with marketing plans

• Oversee print production, layouts, covers, printer selection

• Content Management System work including XML conversion, citation identification and review, proofing, and uploading content

• Develop project plans; Coordinate projects across publishing team; Communicate status and progress; Complete projects on time and budget; Manage project team activities

• Attending conferences

• Other duties and projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, Journalism or related field or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent communication and writing skills. Knowledge of grammar and punctuation rules and experience with developing and applying style guides.

• Working knowledge of web content, word processing, publishing and graphics software

• Strong proofreading skills

• Creative, curious and knowledgeable on a broad range of topics

• Detail oriented with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Corporate compliance knowledge