Content & Publications Editor

Description

The Content & Publications Editor (CPE) plans, schedules, coordinates, and performs the activities required to produce and promote SDCBA content and publications including:

San Diego Lawyer magazine - bimonthly glossy, 48-page print magazine mailed to over 6,000 members
This Week at the Bar - weekly e-newsletter sent to 6,000 members
For The Record - monthly e-newsletter for our newer lawyer members sent to over 3,000 members
Legal Ethics - quarterly e-newsletter sent to 6,000 members
SDCBA "BLAWG" blog - several posts per week sourced from member volunteer authors
Social media - posts to Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram about bar events, people, and content featured in the above publications
Website - regularly updating content and links on pages
Advertising placements in all of the above publications from our advertisers

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities are listed below. As part of a compact team, this role will also be asked to perform additional tasks as needed.

Magazine

Work closely with the volunteer editors and editorial board for San Diego Lawyer magazine
Coordinate and facilitate monthly editorial board meetings
Maintain the editorial calendar
Pursue timely submission of articles from volunteer authors and ensure submissions meet editorial guidelines
Work with the Sr. Graphic Designer with magazine layout planning and execution using Adobe Creative Cloud software
Plan and coordinate the bi-monthly magazine production schedule to ensure all milestones are met on time
Work with our third party copy editor, writers, internal graphic designer, and paid photographers to ensure content is delivered on schedule
Ensure that all content is in compliance with our official Editorial Guidelines
Proofread all articles for grammar, proper attribution, and accuracy of names, titles, dates and other details (as well as coordinate with our contract proofreader)
Coordinate all photography for editorial and ensure all licensing/copyright requirements are met
Ensure that all volunteer writers/editors/and photographers and other independent contractors for SDCBA publications have contributor agreements on file that are signed and current
Work with the printer and mail house to ensure timely and accurate production and mailing of each issue of San Diego Lawyer
Upload a digital version of each issue of San Diego Lawyer to our online platform
Promote new issues to our membership with our website, e-newsletters, and social media
File all necessary publication paperwork with post office and print statement of ownership in accordance with U.S. publication regulations
Report on readership and engagement with the print and digital editions of the magazine
Edit and produce our e-newsletters & blog
Source, edit, place, and proof content for our various e-newsletters and the blog, including from our Board President, Executive Director, volunteer authors, and our events calendar
Copy edit and proofread all content
Maintain contact database in our email marketing platform
Schedule, post, promote and report readership and engagement of e-newsletters and the blog

Social Media

Collaborate with Social Media Team to curate content for posts from magazine,

e-newlsetters, blog, as well as post about events, news items, and holidays
Report on views and engagement

Advertising

Draft and confirm advertising insertion orders / contracts
Solicit and receive advertising art and verify that it meets all mechanical specifications, content guidelines, and is free of grammar/spelling errors and work with advertisers to ensure this
Manage the calendar of advertising placements and ensure ads are run on schedule
Invoice advertisers, secure timely payment, and keep detailed payment records.
Work with the Director of Operations on joint publication/sponsorship packages
Work with the Marketing Director on keeping advertising media kits and rate cards updated and current
Team with the Marketing Director in fostering relationships with advertisers and cultivating renewals and upgrades.

Skills and Experience

This position requires:

Extreme attention to detail
Advanced proofreading skills
Proficiency with the rules of grammar and style
Strong editorial writing/editing background, with marketing copyrighting skills a plus
Intermediate competency with using Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat for commenting and editing PDF documents
Intermediate proficiency with using Microsoft Office or similar software
Familiarity with the fundamentals of good design and typography
Proficiency with email marketing platforms like Mailchimp
Experience with at least the fundamentals of CSS and HTML for basic customization of web pages
Experience with publishing and styling content, pages, and site functionality using a web content management system / publishing platform such as WordPress
Competence with writing, styling, and submitting effective social media posts on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
Some experience with the printing process, including proper page layout, image quality, font usage, crop/bleed, ink density and contrast, and providing clean, print-ready electronic production files.
Proficiency effectively planning, scheduling, and executing multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment, using software for project management and team collaboration
Experience working for a nonprofit organization or association a plus
Some photography experience a plus

Expectations

Collaborate and contribute to help the team get the job done
Continuously look for ways to improve our efficiency, productivity, accuracy, and quality
Be resourceful and proactive when the solution to a challenge is not immediately apparent
Take pride in achieving quality and accuracy in everything we produce
Work well both alone and in a vibrant team environment – this position requires both in equal proportion
Ability to work from home and in the office
Remain flexible and nimble in a fast-moving, never-boring environment
Have fun! We work hard, play hard, and have a very friendly, supportive, and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, communication, or related
3-4 years’ experience doing the kind of work described in "Skills and Experience" post-college
Hands-on print and online publication production experience
Competence with Adobe Creative Cloud, Office 365, and web content management systems
Experience creating appealing graphics in programs like Canva
U.S. Citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.

Requirements & Benefits

Direct reports: none
Travel: none required
Hours: this is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Additional hours (overtime) may be required from time to time. Some hours may be working from home.
Starting salary range: $50K - $55K
Benefits: Generous benefits and retirement package; downtown parking paid by the employer, partial work from home.

To apply:

· Please use the provided application link.

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