Editor- Philadelphia magazine

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Metro Full time
Philadelphia Magazine Editor

About Us

Metro Corp., the publisher of Boston and Philadelphia magazines, is a regional media company that produces award-winning journalism in print, digital, and social media as well as our area's best-in-class live and virtual events. From personalities to politics, city life to society, and culture to real estate, our brands spark and influence the most important local conversations of the day. With a dedication to sumptuous design, in-depth storytelling, and indispensable service-including our Weddings and Home magazines-we help our audience develop a deep, personal connection to their hometown and catapult captivating stories and ideas into the spotlight. In addition to our premium content, including our beloved "Best Of" franchises, we also produce our region's premier experiences, such as our signature Best Of and Taste events. City/Studio is our content and creative shop, connecting businesses with their community and our audience through exceptional custom content.

Position Overview

Philadelphia magazine, one of America's most honored and respected city magazines, is seeking an Editor to lead the organization's editorial staff and all content in print, digital, social media, and events. The ideal candidate has an outstanding ability to lead a staff of talented journalists, generate story ideas, knows how to edit polished copy that leaps off the page and screen, and has a playful sense of humor that translates to headline writing and story ideas. As the leader of the editorial team, the Editor directly supervises editorial operations to support the editorial mission. This person leads and manages the conception, planning, presentation, and execution of content on all platforms and must be a strategic thinker and organized manager with insights into the future of city magazines and how our unique offerings fit into the evolving media landscape. In addition, this candidate should have a passion for Philly-or at least the willingness to learn every nook and cranny of this world-class city. We're looking for a self-starter who has a strong voice, proven leadership and communication skills, and smart opinions about life in Philadelphia. This is a chance to work in and drive the conversation in one of the most exciting towns in America.

Qualifications

  • Must have at least 7 years of experience at a lifestyle magazine or equivalent publication.
  • Impeccable story judgment and outstanding editing skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across the edit team with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead others.
  • Ability to delegate, assign, set objectives, provide positive feedback, and take corrective action, if necessary.
  • Ability to lead large complex projects, work in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple and changing priorities simultaneously.
  • Attentional-to-detail, scheduling, and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability and/or experience interfacing with advertisers and readers at events throughout the year and serving as a day-to-day ambassador for the brand.
  • Experience with WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite
  • An admirable work ethic, proven time management skills, and an obsession with producing top-quality work
  • Team-playerness (non-negotiable)
  • Sense of humor (also non-negotiable)
Responsibilities/Duties
  • Sets Philly's editorial agenda, both short- and long-term.
  • Leads editorial planning and discussions to set direction and tone of content.
  • Serves as the chief communication voice for the edit team, ensuring that all staff are kept in the loop on both daily issues and longer-term strategic matters.
  • Supervises the editorial team.
  • Top-edits features in the monthly magazine, manages editors, recruits new writers and freelancers, and oversees newsletters plus the day-to-day operation of the editorial team in all of its functions and duties.
  • Works with Publisher, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Responsible for meeting content deadlines to support sales initiatives and drive overall business success.
  • Additional duties as defined


Reports To: Chief Content Officer

Evaluated By: Chief Content Officer

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different backgrounds and perspectives make us a better company. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to have a staff that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBT individuals and other groups historically underrepresented in the publishing and media industry. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Metro Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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