Managing Editor for ICSA Today Magazine (digital magazine)

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We are looking for a magazine editor with outstanding writing, editing, and creative skills. The magazine editors will possess outstanding planning, organizational and staff management skills with the ability to work comfortably under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

The magazine editor should demonstrate a superb command of the English language with a keen interest in shaping the publication to distinguish the content to its target audience. Top candidates will display a good understanding of our target audiences and exhibit effective negotiation and decision-making skills.

As a digital magazine, the accepted candidate needs to possess excellent skill and ability to utilize digital creation software.

Reports to the Editor-in-Chief/Executive Director. Accepted candidate will be trained by former Managing Editor as part of onboarding.

Magazine Editor Responsibilities:

• Generate story ideas for writing staff.
• Manage copyeditors, writing staff and freelance content producers.
• Approve content, appearance, and layout of featured articles.
• Oversee photography, design and artwork to be used in the publication.
• Meet with writers and artists to discuss features, layouts, and artwork.
• Comply with media law and industry regulations.
• Send regular briefs to writers that include deadlines and writing style.
• Network actively at organizational events.
• Commission articles from writing staff and freelance content producers.
• Proofread, edit, and rewrite articles to meet publication standards.
• Actively raise the profile of the publication.
• Assist all staff and writers to meet deadlines.

• Work with editorial team to determine content; obtain author/artist permissions; work with designer on layout and graphics, work with editorial team to review and approve final draft; manage files of each issue.

Magazine Editor Requirements:

• Proficiency with using digital content software.
• Demonstrable experience in producing relevant content to target audiences.
• Strong writing, editing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key publication influencers.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand and influence target audiences.