Managing Editor

W Magazine is seeking a full-time, New York-based Managing Editor , who will be responsible for both strategy planning and the day-to-day operational execution of our print and digital publication.

As managing editor, you will be responsible for oversight of staff, editorial line ups and schedules, and pitch workflows for features, packages, and long-term planning.

Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in working on content that contends with culture, fashion, art, and luxury. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6-8 years of experience editing for a national publication, working on both print and digital channels.

Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of production and publication of W Magazine, including editorial line ups, long-term planning, pitch workflows, and general management of publishing schedules
Update and keep track of all editorial line ups, digital production schedule, and all timelines for print issues.
Partner with print, sales, digital, and PR teams on all timelines, production and releases
Lead staff production meetings twice a week, including scheduling, meeting agendas, and tracking all changes
Manage staff schedules, in regards to all holidays and office schedules; partner with HR on hiring and onboarding new hires
Manage budget for all written aspects of W, in addition to handling all negotiations with outside vendors. Manage freelance writer budget and all print and digital related invoices
Work alongside senior editors to approve, edit, and manage features and original reporting
Proactively create and manage new workflows as needed to enable writers and editors to work efficiently and effectively
Oversee production director and a team of 4, including research manager, copy manager, and digital asset manager. Review the final print product, including proofreading for all pages before going to press.

Requirements

6+ years of print publishing, editorial content creation and distribution.
Passion and interest for editorial content and the various categories that W covers, especially in culture, fashion, art, and luxury.
Demonstrated ability leading a team of writers and editors
Salary Range: $82,000 - $85,000