Milwaukee Magazine, the region’s most-read monthly publication and leading lifestyle brand, offers the prestige of print plus the immediacy of digital through milwaukeemag.com, our fast-growing website. For almost 40 years, Milwaukee Magazine’s mission has remained the same: to deliver award-winning journalism that celebrates our city and to keep our readers informed about where to eat, shop, explore and simply have fun.

General Purpose of Job

The Associate Digital Editor plays a key role in Milwaukee Magazine’s editorial strategy, extending the magazine’s core mission of illuminating the truth and beauty of our city and region into the digital realm. With a journalist’s instinct for storytelling and a commitment to editorial integrity, this role brings a curious, investigative mindset to uncovering and sharing the stories that matter most to our audience. Working closely with the magazine’s Executive Editor and collaborating with members of the art and edit teams, the Associate Digital Editor oversees Milwaukeemag.com, which operates on a WordPress platform. This includes posting print stories on the site, assigning and editing digital-only stories, and curating and disseminating a variety of newsletters. As a self-starter, this individual proactively manages a dynamic content calendar, leverages digital strategy and analytics tools, and continuously seeks opportunities to enhance engagement and grow the brand’s digital presence. A passion for and curiosity about our city and region is essential. This is a part-time position requiring 20-25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Publishing content to a WordPress-based website
- Planning and scheduling combination of digital-only and print stories
- Assigning, editing and formatting digital stories
- Uploading, formatting and publishing print stories
Managing editorial contributors for digital stories
- Working with freelancers (assigning stories, handling invoices, etc.)
- Working with interns on digital stories (assigning, editing, feedback, etc.)
Writing stories for print and digital platforms as needed/as time allows
Managing and executing email promotion of digital and print editorial content, including the daily newsletter, Side Dish and the Weekend Guide
Developing new editorial newsletters
Working with other team members to develop and maintain overall digital strategy for the brand
Monitoring performance and analytics for the website
Shooting and editing videos

Job Requirements

Education - bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred or equivalent experience
Experience - 2 to 4 years in a similar position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent writing and editing skills
Knowledge of Associated Press Style Book
Well-versed in journalistic standards
Proficient in WordPress
SEO/GEO familiarity
Basic knowledge of HTML coding
Experience with META Business Suite
Familiarity with Semrush
Ability to learn new programs easily

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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