Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Managing Editor, Integrated Media Communications
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is associated with the University of Georgia, a leading institution in public higher education. The Managing Editor will oversee content operations, ensuring editorial quality and strategic presentation across various university communication platforms while also contributing original writing and collaborating with multiple departments.
Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary steward of the UGA Today website, create story posts, perform necessary edits on stories and maintain up-to-date content
Curate homepage and stories to ensure the most relevant and strategic content is featured
Manage incoming story submissions through the stories@uga.edu email. Respond to inquiries, evaluate content suitability, and ensure alignment with editorial standards
Coordinate with communicators across schools, colleges, units, and divisions to discover and develop compelling stories
Serve as editor for written content produced throughout the Division of Marketing & Communications, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with UGA’s brand messaging and editorial standards
Edit UGA Today stories, Georgia Magazine features, Columns content, marketing and promotional copy (as needed), and materials produced by SCUD communicators
Provide developmental editing, line editing, and final proofing as needed across formats, including feature stories, news releases, newsletters, web copy, print collateral, and digital marketing content
Collaborate with writers, editors, designers, and communicators across the university to elevate story quality and strengthen narrative coherence, offering editorial feedback and guiding revisions through completion
Work directly with staff in the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost to secure quotes and incorporate edits for stories that involve executive oversight
Write original stories, news, features, and profiles that advance UGA’s institutional brand and storytelling goals
Collaborate with colleagues across campus to identify strong story leads and develop content aligned with strategic messaging priorities
Contribute as needed to major university communication channels, including Georgia Magazine, Columns, UGA Today, and other platforms
Incorporate multimedia elements (video, data visualization, audio, photography) to strengthen storytelling when appropriate
Plan, produce, edit, and distribute the UGA Today email each weekday morning
Select and organize content based on relevance, timeliness, and strategic priorities
Respond to reader questions, corrections, and requests related to the daily newsletter
Ensure brand consistency, editorial excellence, accuracy, and stylistic alignment across all email content
Participate in team meetings, long-term planning discussions, and editorial calendar coordination
Maintain the uga.edu homepage news panel as needed
Serve as a member of the division’s emergency communication team, which may require evening or weekend work
Assist with production responsibilities during staff absences
Support special projects, initiatives, and last-minute communications needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
2 years of professional experience
Benefits
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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