Editor in Chief - GRAPHICS PRO

Cahaba Media Group•Birmingham, AL

12d•$75,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

At Cahaba Media Group, we are a team of editors and creative minds who produce and publish leading B2B publications and digital media products for our respective industries. We’re a company focused on growth and the development of our employees, as well as the educational content that engages our audiences. We are looking for a brand steward who will be responsible for the editorial direction, brand strategy, operations, and all content and brand extensions. This role requires a deadline-driven, organized, and energetic editor and manager looking to further their career in the publishing world. The ideal candidate thrives in a role in which words, freedom of creativity, and meeting deadlines make their days whole.

Requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or communications
Have 5+ years of relevant work experience
Have copy editing experience
Have reporting and/or writing experience
Are comfortable with the prospect of managing a team or have experience managing a team
Have podcast or webinar hosting and/or editing experience
Have experience attending or hosting trade shows and/or industry-specific conferences
Love meeting new people and learning about a new industry
Are familiar with AP Style, InDesign and WordPress (or similar content management systems)
Are comfortable wearing many hats

Responsibilities

Set the strategic editorial policy for the brand commensurate with the company’s overall goals
Oversee all editorial direction for print and web products
Supervise editorial team and liaise with sales
Supervise freelance teams, including photographers and writers
Oversee print issue production and web content schedules
Provide cover direction & guidance for the Creative Services department
Build out, manage and approve budget and spending on behalf of brand
Build out and launch promotional campaigns for special sections
Facilitate and conduct webinar program and sales inquiries into webinar scheduling in partnership with webinar project manager
Foster industry involvement, representation at events, conferences, association memberships, etc.
Manage and expand Editorial Advisory Board
Handle reader communication; conduct calls, solicit feedback, etc.
Manage sales outreach (monitor SDR leads, “hot” requests and assign sales leads for content)
Represent the brand externally at events and in the media to raise its profile
Create and manage industry partnerships/sponsorships/trade-out programs
Coordinate and compile special sections and special advertising sections
Lead sponsored content edits and approvals
Manage other special projects (reader survey, style guide, media guide, etc.)
Edit and assist with sales materials as necessary (promotional emails, presentation decks, requests for proposals, online sponsored content, etc.)
Hire, retain and develop editorial staff for the GRAPHICS PRO brand
Document and conduct employee reviews