U.S. Naval Institute · 1 day ago
Managing Editor
Annapolis, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
8+ years expThe U.S. Naval Institute is an independent publisher dedicated to advancing the understanding of sea power and global security. They are seeking a Managing Editor for their periodicals, Proceedings and Naval History, responsible for overseeing article preparation, editing, and production processes.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Prepare the slate of articles for each issue of Proceedings working with the editor-in-chief and department editors and make editor assignments
Create pagination for each issue of Proceedings and adjust as necessary during production
Edit articles and department sections for each issue of Proceedings and Naval History - working closely with authors, many of whom are serving naval professionals, to strengthen and clarify their arguments, sometimes through extensive reorganization and editing
Work with the design director, graphic designer, and photo editor on art selection and design to ensure an engaging reader experience—both in print and online—for assigned articles and departments - and able to research and identify photos, graphics, figures for assigned articles
Read each issue of both magazines in galley and/or master, checking grammar, style, and content
Manage 10-15 annual essay contests, including advertising and outreach
Evaluate incoming manuscripts and essay contest submissions, checking for relevance, accuracy, and readability
Qualification
Required
Expert editor with strong background in writing and production/publishing
Has or able to quickly gain in-depth knowledge of the military, especially the Sea Services, including current issues, doctrine, organization, weapons and equipment, and history
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft products and Adobe InDesign
Working knowledge of sharing and collaboration tools such as Box and Teams
Adept at English usage and speech
Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical and military-specific manuscripts
Able to write and edit material for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format
At least eight years in editing, writing, and magazine publishing required
Preferred
Experience with Chicago Manual of Style preferred
Military knowledge or interest in naval affairs and history preferred
Company
U.S. Naval Institute
An independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write in order to advance the sea services and national defense.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kelly Meehan
EA to the CEO
Ray Spicer
Prospective CEO & Publisher
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