Freelance Editor / Managing Editor
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Company: m3Magazines
About the Role
m3Magazines is seeking an experienced Editor / Managing Editor to help lead the editorial execution of our client magazines and select marketing content.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can see the big picture of a publication while also managing the details that get each issue across the finish line. You'll work closely with our clients, writers, designers, and other team members to develop strong editorial content and guide publications from planning through final production.
The ideal candidate is an experienced magazine editor and/or managing editor who is equally comfortable shaping editorial strategy, developmental editing a feature story, managing a production schedule and communicating directly with clients.
Responsibilities
Editorial Strategy & Content Development
- Develop editorial calendars, story ideas and issue plans based on each publication's audience, objectives and editorial strategy.
- Assign and commission articles from writers and freelance contributors as needed.
- Perform developmental editing, copy editing and rewriting to improve clarity, structure, tone, accuracy and effectiveness.
- Write articles and other editorial or marketing content as needed.
- Help ensure each publication maintains a consistent editorial voice, quality and point of view.
- Stay current on publishing, editorial and content marketing trends.
Managing Editor & Production Responsibilities
- Manage assigned magazine issues from editorial planning through print production.
- Coordinate deadlines and workflows among writers, editors, designers, photographers, clients and other contributors.
- Keep projects on schedule and within allocated resources.
- Review layouts and collaborate with designers on editorial presentation, photography, graphics and other visual elements.
- Coordinate and oversee magazine photo shoots when needed.
- Provide direction and oversight to marketing coordinators and other team members supporting publication production.
- Coordinate with the advertising team to confirm ad placement and accuracy, including occasional communication with advertisers.
Client & Contributor Management
- Serve as a strategic editorial contact for assigned clients.
- Participate in client meetings and provide recommendations related to editorial strategy, content and publication performance.
- Manage relationships with freelance writers, photographers and other contributors.
Additional Opportunities
Depending on the publication and assignment, the Editor/Managing Editor may also:
- Attend client conferences and trade shows
- Provide or coordinate event photography
- Support email marketing campaigns and other content initiatives
- Adapt magazine content for digital channels and other marketing uses
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in magazine editing, publishing, journalism or a closely related editorial role.
- Strong experience writing and editing magazine articles and marketing content.
- Excellent developmental editing and copy editing skills.
- Strong knowledge of editorial planning and magazine production workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, contributors and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written, verbal and client communication skills.
- Ability to think strategically while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience working collaboratively with writers, designers, photographers and other creative professionals.
- Familiarity with AP Style.
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
Especially Helpful
- Experience as a Managing Editor or in a similar role with responsibility for an entire publication or multiple publications.
- Experience working on association, trade, B2B or niche publications.
- Experience managing freelance writers and contributors.
- Familiarity with print production and working directly with graphic designers.
- Experience communicating with clients in an agency, custom publishing or contract publishing environment.
- Photography or photo-direction experience.
What We're Looking For
- We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the craft of magazine publishing but also understands that great editorial work requires strong project management.
- You should be able to take ownership of a publication, develop strong relationships with clients and contributors, anticipate problems before they become problems, and keep dozens of moving pieces organized without losing sight of what makes a story worth reading.
This is a freelance/contract position with m3Magazines and may involve ongoing work across multiple client publications.
Payment is calculated and agreed upon up front as a project rate on a per issue/per project basis. This is not an hourly position/role.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Experience:
- Magazine Editing: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
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