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Santa Clara University · 1 month ago

Managing Editor

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $135K/yr

8+ years exp

Santa Clara University is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in California's Silicon Valley. They are seeking a Managing Editor for Santa Clara Magazine, responsible for overseeing the publication's content, managing editorial processes, and ensuring alignment with the university's brand and strategic priorities.

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Responsibilities

Manage, oversee and plan the publication’s digital and print editions, including scheduling and flow of all content to create a world-class publication that is consistent with our brand and supports the university’s highest strategic priorities

Identify, assign, edit, and write high-impact stories for publication in the Santa Clara Magazine that are aligned with our editorial philosophy, brand, and voice standards

Lead the direction, assignment, and coordination of appropriate art, including but not limited to still photography and illustration

Direct writing, copy editing, fact-checking, and proofing so that we are consistently producing an accurate, error-free, world-class publication at the highest professional standard

Identify, hire, and oversee world-class freelance writers, illustrators, photographers, designers, and other creatives and vendors to produce work that is consistent with our brand and editorial philosophy and of the highest professional standard (all while staying within budgetary limitations)

Ensure correct permissions are obtained for the use of copyrighted and trademarked images, writing, etc. featured in the Magazine, in print and/or online

Manage negotiations with outside partners to gain permission to reprint works

Respond to reader inquiries in a timely and appropriate way

Ensures the mailing list is clear of duplication and responsive to university needs, and manages relationships with the press and mailing/distribution, including (where necessary) attending press checks

Supports the AVP to drive integration across the Content and Media team

Ensures that all stories are reflective of Santa Clara University’s brand and editorial philosophy and support the University’s highest priorities

Establishes and maintains strong positive relationships with leaders and members of the alumni community and on campus

Conducts regular audience surveys and ensures that data is used for continuous improvement of editorial products

Contributes to growth of readership of digital content

Collaborates across the team to develop content, including social, video, design, and storytelling

Collaborates with the AVP to find new mediums and ways to share magazine content to advance the University’s goals

Serves as a member of UMC’s leadership team

In this capacity, directors are expected to help shape UMC’s overall direction, model UMC’s organizational values, and show flexibility in adapting UMC’s communications efforts to best advance overall University leadership priorities

As communication practices and trends evolve, stay abreast of developments in their field, and help guide their teams in implementing best practice efforts

Other duties as assigned

Direct work, manage deadlines, and provide professional and career development opportunities for the Magazine’s associate editor

Collaborates with the hiring, supervision, and management of interns for the Content and Media Team

Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services

Identifies and determines the cause of problems; develops and presents recommendations for improvement of established processes and practices

Maintains contact with customers and solicits feedback for improved services

Maximizes productivity through use of appropriate tools; planned training and performance initiatives

Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow

Prepares progress reports; informs supervisor of project status; and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions

Prepares and submits reports as requested and required

Develops and implements guidelines to support the functions of the unit

Qualification

Story planningCopy editingAdobe Creative SuiteDigital content developmentProject managementCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Eight to ten years of marketing, media relations, editorial/content, or communications experience, preferably in a higher education environment

Minimum of eight years full-time related work experience, and proven success at writing and/or editing for a national or international audience

Demonstrated knowledge of print and digital story planning, editing, and production processes

Thorough familiarity with editorial style (AP and Chicago), grammar, and punctuation, and the highest level of competency in copy editing and proofreading

Understanding and appreciation of the mission of Santa Clara University and the vision and values of a Jesuit Catholic educational institution

Proven skills in management of people and projects: planning, organizing, and following through, with ability to meet deadlines and maintain a high level of performance in a fast-paced environment

Outstanding writing and editing skills, including breadth and depth and creativity in approaches to finding and telling true stories

Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including lnCopy, Acrobat, and lnDesign, and versatility with print and digital design and publishing are required

Proven ability to initiate, lead, and manage projects from beginning to end with a strong understanding of strategy, choice and editorial focus

Strong desire to work across platforms (i.e., integrate print content into current and evolving digital platforms, and digital content into print)

Experience working in large, complex, multifaceted organizations, and the tact, sensitivity and diplomacy that is required to work with stakeholders and collaborators from a wide variety of professional backgrounds and levels of experience

Experience with supervising work of coworkers, students, and contractors