Manager of Publications and Publicity

Wheaton College • Chicago, IL

5d • $57,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of the Wade Center, this position serves as the managing editor of the Marion E. Wade Center’s new and ongoing publication projects and helps to publicize programming at the Wade Center. This position is full-time, year round and pays in the range of $57,000 - $62,000 annually.

Requirements

• B.A. required.
• Excellent writing/editorial skills.
• Superior computer skills including expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, graphics experience, and desktop publishing; competency in InDesign or other professional publishing software (e.g., QuarkXPress, Affinity, etc.) required.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Academic research skills and experience.
• Affirmation of the Wheaton College Statement of Faith as a faithful expression of one’s own theological convictions
• Affirmation of the biblical standards for Christian character and God-honoring behavior described throughout the Wheaton College Community Covenant, and promise to adhere to them in personal practice
• Support of the Wheaton College Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, the Gender Equity Vision Statement, and the College’s Convictions on Human Sexuality. These commitments can be found on the Wheaton College website.

Nice To Haves

• Experience editing a literary magazine with experience as managing editor or editor-in-chief preferred.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS) highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience in publicity, marketing, and social media management preferred.
• Background and interest in the writings of the Wade authors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Helps launch and serves as managing editor for a literary journal focused on the seven Wade authors. This includes intake and evaluation of submitted articles and reviews, email correspondence with authors and advisory board readers, and formatting of text.
• Fulfills general editorial responsibilities including permissions requests, copyright registration, as well as coordination of publication details with the printer. Oversees copy editing and proofreading.
• Oversees publication’s online and digital platforms as well as fulfillment of subscriptions.
• Helps develop and manage the Wade Center’s media presence (e.g., the Wade Center’s blog, website, Facebook page, Instagram page, BoxCast, YouTube channel, LinkedIn profile, “Friends of the Wade” newsletter, Mailchimp emails.)
• Assists in creating content and materials for Wade Center marketing and promotion, including fundraising.
• Offers periodic support during Wade Center events. Requires occasional evening work.
• Offers periodic support to reading room and front desk staff.
• Availability to work up to three Saturdays per year for Wheaton College’s homecoming, family weekend, and commencement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager