Editor in Chief - GRAPHICS PRO

Cahaba Media Group•Birmingham, AL

10d•Remote

About The Position

Cahaba Media Group is seeking an Editor in Chief to steward the GRAPHICS PRO brand and oversee its editorial direction, brand strategy, operations, content, and brand extensions. The role suits a deadline-driven, organized, energetic editor and manager interested in advancing a career in publishing and working creatively while meeting deadlines. The Editor in Chief sets editorial policy in alignment with company goals, oversees print and web products, supervises editorial and freelance teams, and manages production schedules, budgets, partnerships, events, audience engagement, and special projects. The role also collaborates with sales and Creative Services, leads sponsored content and promotional efforts, represents the brand externally, and hires and develops editorial staff. The position may be performed remotely within the lower 48 United States, excluding California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or communications.
Five or more years of relevant work experience.
Copy editing experience.
Reporting and/or writing experience.
Comfort with managing a team or prior team management experience.
Podcast or webinar hosting and/or editing experience.
Experience attending or hosting trade shows and/or industry-specific conferences.
Familiarity with AP Style, InDesign, and WordPress or similar content management systems.
Interest in meeting new people and learning about a new industry.

Responsibilities

Set the strategic editorial policy for the brand in line with company goals.
Oversee editorial direction for print and web products.
Supervise the editorial team and liaise with sales.
Supervise freelance teams, including photographers and writers.
Oversee print issue production and web content schedules.
Provide cover direction and guidance for the Creative Services department.
Build, manage, and approve the brand budget and spending.
Build and launch promotional campaigns for special sections.
Facilitate and conduct webinars and coordinate sales inquiries about webinar scheduling with the webinar project manager.
Foster industry involvement through event representation, conferences, and association memberships.
Manage and expand the Editorial Advisory Board.
Handle reader communications, conduct calls, and solicit feedback.
Manage sales outreach by monitoring SDR leads and hot requests and assigning sales leads for content.
Represent the brand externally at events and in the media to raise its profile.
Create and manage industry partnerships, sponsorships, and trade-out programs.
Coordinate and compile special sections and special advertising sections.
Lead sponsored content edits and approvals.
Manage special projects such as reader surveys, style guides, and media guides.
Edit and assist with sales materials, including promotional emails, presentation decks, requests for proposals, and online sponsored content.
Hire, retain, and develop editorial staff for the GRAPHICS PRO brand.
Document and conduct employee reviews.