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University Editor/Director of Publications
at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio
The University Editor’s primary responsibility is to produce compelling issues of the quarterly John Carroll magazine on time, within budget, and to the highest possible standards of quality. This includes content development, editing, writing, and managing design and print production. The magazine should support the University’s mission and help publicize and market John Carroll to alumni, prospective students, and other key constituents.
The University Editor provides leadership and is a key member of the editorial team for the Division of University Advancement and as requested, for the Greater John Carroll community. This position requires a proactive communications professional with excellent writing and editing skills, marketing savvy, and in-depth production knowledge and familiarity with the workflow of print and web projects to create a variety of informational materials for the University. The University Editor works in a fast-paced Integrated Marketing and Communications Department that handles the full range of strategic communications for the University.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This individual is responsible for providing creative vision and strategic direction for John Carroll’s magazine and overseeing other select publications, editorial pieces, and web content (mainly the online version of the magazine, the annual report, Faculty Notes, and the President’s Letter). Work in collaboration with designers on layout and production of all materials—bringing a consistent, fresh, innovative style to University publications. Work closely and collaboratively with members of the University Marketing and Communications Department and campus leadership to share and glean story ideas, as well as drive photography needs. Manage the Magazine Advisory Board. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or related field and/or equivalent experience in magazine journalism management. Prior experience on a higher education alumni magazine is strongly preferred. Specific experience with online magazine development is a plus. You should have 7-10 years of experience directly related to the responsibilities of the position and have a portfolio demonstrating your track record of success. A commitment to diversity is expected.
Success in this role will require a strong commitment to leadership, creativity, teamwork and constant communication. As a key leader in Integrated Marketing and Communications, the University Editor must have outstanding project management skills and provide clear direction. Must be able to build campus-wide relationships, partner with external resources, and be recognized as a trusted collaborator and consensus-builder.
Additional requirements include:
*Ability to supervise and manage a team of mostly external writers, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments under tight deadlines * Ability to evaluate and edit the content, structure, and format of a wide range of written material * Knowledge of printing and publishing resources and processes * Ability to develop and deliver presentations and pitch story ideasViewed: 811 times