Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Alexandria, VA (On-site)

The Managing Editor is a key leader within the media team, responsible for the day-to-day planning, production, and quality of the flagship magazine and for contributing to the broader digital and print content strategy. Reporting to the Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, this role oversees editorial workflows, manages internal and external contributors, and ensures all content meets high standards for accuracy, clarity, relevance, and voice.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end editorial process for the flagship magazine, from story planning and assignment through production and final review.
Collaborate closely with design, advertising, sales, and operations teams to align editorial calendars, layouts, deadlines, and sponsorship requirements.
Perform substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading for print and digital content, ensuring consistency with the organization’s style, brand voice, and strategic goals.
Generate, refine, and prioritize story ideas that serve the needs of convenience and fuel retailing audiences and support organizational initiatives.
Assign, coach, and edit work from staff writers, freelancers, and subject-matter experts; provide clear, constructive editorial guidance and feedback.
Contribute original writing for print and digital, including feature articles, profiles, news analysis, and web-only content.
Support and help shape daily digital content, including newsletter items, web stories, long-form features, and other online assets; act as back-up editor for digital products as needed.
Apply digital best practices—SEO, headlines, packaging, and user experience—to maximize engagement and reach across platforms.
Use audience and performance metrics to inform content decisions, refine story framing, and improve overall impact.
Lead or support special editorial projects and event-driven publications on tight timelines (e.g., major trade shows, industry reports, and executive education programs).
Write and edit sponsored content in collaboration with advertisers, ensuring high editorial quality and alignment with editorial guidelines.
Maintain a strong understanding of the convenience and fuel retailing landscape and stay current on media, publishing, and technology trends.
Represent the media team at industry events, conferences, and other gatherings, providing on-site content coverage as assigned.
Contribute to setting and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) for the media division and support cross-team initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of professional editorial experience in publishing, news, trade media, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated success managing content workflows and editorial projects from concept through publication, preferably in a multi-channel media environment.
Exceptional editing skills across substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, with a meticulous eye for detail and story structure.
Proven writing ability for both print and digital formats, with strong command of narrative, voice, and clarity.
Ability to work under deadline pressure on multiple concurrent projects, with strong prioritization and adaptability.
Experience collaborating with designers, marketers, sales teams, and external partners.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to give and receive editorial feedback effectively.
Proficiency with editorial and design-related tools; experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) preferred, and willingness to learn new platforms.
Familiarity with digital publishing best practices, including newsletters, web publishing, analytics, and basic SEO.
Curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Industry knowledge of convenience stores, fueling, foodservice, or retail is a strong plus.

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