Managing Editor Team Lead

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America•Lawrence, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GCSAA is seeking an experienced editorial professional to lead monthly production of Golf Course Management (GCM) magazine and support content for GCMonline.com. Working closely with the Director, Publications, the Managing Editor Team Lead oversees production from planning through final approval, supervises three editorial team members, and collaborates across teams and with industry professionals to deliver timely, high-quality journalism for golf course superintendents and the broader golf industry. The position must be based within a commutable distance of GCSAA’s headquarters in Lawrence, Kansas. Travel of approximately 10%, including weekends and overnight stays, is required for GCSAA’s Conference and Trade Show and other events. GCSAA is a nonprofit, membership-driven association serving more than 21,000 members in 78 countries. Its approximately 95 employees serve members, advance their profession, and improve communities through the enjoyment, growth, and vitality of golf. The organization describes its culture as collaborative and guided by the philosophy “Everyone paddles.”

Requirements

Five to seven years of professional experience as a journalist, editor, or writer, including magazine or newspaper journalism experience.
Advanced news and feature writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills, with strong knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style.
Solid understanding of publication production processes and ability to guide a monthly magazine from content planning through final production.
Experience supervising staff, providing editorial direction, and coordinating work in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and build relationships with contributors and industry professionals.
Creativity, sound editorial judgment, and strong attention to detail.
A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, mass communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, including weekends and overnight stays.
Must live within a commutable distance of the headquarters office in Lawrence, Kansas.

Nice To Haves

Golf, agronomy, or turfgrass knowledge.
Experience with nonprofits, membership associations, or trade publications.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly production of Golf Course Management (GCM) magazine from planning through final approval.
Support compelling content for GCMonline.com.
Supervise three editorial team members, provide editorial direction, and coordinate their work.
Collaborate across teams and with contributors and industry professionals to deliver timely, high-quality journalism.
Travel approximately 10%, including weekends and overnight stays, to attend GCSAA’s Conference and Trade Show and other events.