Managing Editor

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory® at Arizona State University is seeking a Managing Editor to shape and steward stories that bring their work to life. This role involves crafting stories and narratives, collaborating on publications for print and digital multimedia communications channels (including ASU News, the biannual journal Futurecast, and the monthly digital newsletter Global Futures Now), and working with a team of writers, designers, marketers, videographers, and photographers to produce engaging materials for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is an organized, strategic, and motivated individual with at least five years of experience managing writing-based projects or working with clients in an agency-like setting. This is a full-time, in-person role focused on elevating the Global Futures Laboratory's marketing and communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• At least five years of experience managing and executing writing-based projects and/or prior experience working with clients in an agency-like setting.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• A positive team attitude is a must.
• Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills, including knowledge of AP style.
• Knowledge of best practices of ethical journalism, public relations, communication and marketing methods and techniques.
• Evidence of meticulous editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience interviewing experts to glean key information.
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely and accurately to a lay audience.
• Comfort with or demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in working collaboratively on a team and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Curiosity is a must.
• Experience with project management including familiarity with cloud-based or application-based project management software and/or platforms.
• Comfort working with digital writing applications and software.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of design and creative communication styles as elements of storytelling and narrative development.
• Skill in leadership, collaboration and team-building.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff, teams and community members.
• Photography skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead story writer, researching, planning, developing and writing editorial and marketing material content for a wide variety of audiences.
• Manage editorial projects from concept to completion, including the biannual journal Futurecast.
• Support content development across GFL’s social media channels, working with internal partners and collaborators across GFL, Knowledge Enterprise and broader ASU network.
• Help manage the editorial calendar and shape social content that’s timely, consistent and audience-aware.
• Contribute to GFL strategic communications planning by participating in brainstorms, editorial syncs and integrated marketing discussions.
• Conduct background research and interview faculty, students, project leads and other stakeholders to get necessary information.
• Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy and ASU style.
• Stay abreast of ASU news and external news related to Global Futures focus areas, as well as trends and best practices in communications and marketing especially social media.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across the university on materials that help amplify the work, mission and vision of the Global Futures Laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work options: Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location.
• Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location.
• Commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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