Managing Editor

Company Profile: Resource Recycling covers recycling industry news throughout the country via its website, weekly email newsletters, and monthly print publications. It is a highly successful B2B publishing company that runs three recycling conferences yearly.

Summary

The Managing Editor position will work with all staff to help produce each issue of publication and related special issues, including print and digital content. The position will ensure that each issue is completed fully through publication.

Essential Duties

Supervises and manages the Editorial team and Art Director and directs overall coverage provided by publications.
Works with the Conference Program Manager to develop an agenda for in-person sessions and all educational content, including idea generation.
Markets and copywrites written communications for marketing for various channels such as digital, print ads, etc.
Works with the General Manager and Conference Manager collectively to set the overall vision for the journal and the organization, including strategic planning.

Job Duties

Manages three print publications and works with the Art Director to plan and schedule all print publications on an annual basis.
Works with industry subject matter experts and consultants to provide relevant content for publication.
Works with partners to get messaging across appropriate channels for events and publications.
Represents the organization at conferences and engages in speaking events.
Develops, evaluates, and approves story ideas, emphasizing ground-breaking enterprise journalism and strong storytelling.
Collaborates with writers, editors, and the digital team on the placement of stories.
Develop industry contacts for story ideas. Works with industry subject matter experts and consultants to provide relevant content for publication.
Participates in story meetings to inform participants of events being covered and ensure continuity of coverage.
Engages in long-term planning; plans for and helps direct coverage of significant news events.
Helps set and provide direction to reporters and editors to achieve high standards for news content. Understands and works to enhance digital-first efforts.
Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
Respectfully takes direction from manager.
Other duties as assigned.

Email cover letter and resume to: krystal@resource-recycling.com