SLUG Magazine is looking for a new, full-time employee to join our office team immediately! If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to slugmagazine@gmail.com, Attn: Angela H. Brown. Please, no phone calls.
Job Title: Managing Editor
Department: Editorial
Reports to: Executive Editor
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Editor managing, coordinating and recruiting a large volunteer team of freelance writers, photographers, designers and illustrators
- Obtain assets and other information from interviewee parties and publicists
- Edit and copy edit content for online and print publication; perform final reads for print and online documents
- Provide feedback for volunteer freelance writers
- Aid Editorial Assistant in managing and coordinating with freelance writers and photographers
- Curate suites of content for the monthly print issue of SLUG Magazine
- Work with Editorial Assistant to oversee editorial interns
- Work with Editorial Assistant managing copy editing meetings
- Represent SLUG Magazine in a variety of meetings and community events within and outside SLUG Magazine
- Perform operational duties with SLUGMag.com and SLUG Magazine
- Update editorial calendars and additional editorial documents
- Actively pitch and research potential editorial content
- Balance SLUG Magazine’s editorial standards with expected publishing schedules
- Assist other departments in editing and drafting copy
- Assist in operational duties as an Associate Producer of SLUG Soundwaves
- Adhere to the code of journalism ethics as set by the Society of Professional Journalists
- Represent SLUG Magazine and actively reach out to the community at local events
- Handle executing content for Native and Sponsored contracts
- Planning and leading team meetings across all departments of SLUG Magazine
- Be available to work occasional evenings in addition to full-time weekday schedule of 45 hours per week
Qualifications
- SLUG Magazine reader
- A natural team leader
- Able to work under pressure to meet quick deadlines
- Strong understanding of magazine principles and SLUG Magazine’s brand
- Passion for Utah’s local scene, supporting local business and elevating Utah’s creative culture
- Keen knowledge of all genres of underground/youth music
- Interested in local art and art creation
- Interested in attending SLUG Events and other community produced events
- Maintain SLUG Magazine’s core values of quality and transparency
- Passionate about SLUG’s Mission
- Experienced and published writer
- Impeccable grammar and copy editing skills
- Knowledge of AP Style guidelines
- Working knowledge of Adobe CS6, WordPress, SEO a plus
- Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends
- This is a 45 hours per week, salary position
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Leadership and team-building skills
- Strong work ethic and dependability
- Ability to work and self-start with little supervision
- Quick learner and adaptable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Quick and thorough reader
- Strong communication skills for in-person, telephone, and online correspondence
- Must be able to receive and deliver constructive criticism
- Must apply feedback into workflow
- Must manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, goals, and deadlines efficiently
- Solid comprehension of grammar and writing techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Mental radar for effective writing/writing-based problem-solving skills
- Willing to work long hours when needed
- Maturity and ability to professionally represent SLUG Magazine, both on and off the clock
SLUG Magazine fosters a highly skilled, creative, energized and empowered workforce. This is a full-time, salaried position. Compensation is discussed at time of interview.