Managing Editor | Lake Houston City Lifestyle + East Montgomery City Lifestyle

Kingwood / East Montgomery County, Texas

Hybrid | Part-Time

Help us tell the stories of our community.

Lake Houston and East Montgomery City Lifestyle are premium community publications serving our local communities.

We’re looking for a high-ownership, relationship-driven Editor who loves people, storytelling, community, and execution.

This is not a sit-behind-a-screen writing job.

This role requires someone who enjoys being in the community, building relationships with business owners and local leaders, leading content creation, and making sure every issue is executed with excellence.

What You’ll Own

Lead editorial planning for two monthly publications
Source compelling local stories, businesses, nonprofits, families, and community leaders
Conduct interviews and develop feature stories
Coordinate photo shoots and visual storytelling
Manage freelance writers, photographers, and contributors
Own editorial deadlines and production schedules
Collaborate with team on monthly editorial strategy
Ensure every issue reflects premium brand standards

Who You Are

Highly organized
Strong communicator
Comfortable interviewing business owners and community leaders
Naturally relational and confident in person
Able to manage multiple deadlines without being managed
Detail-oriented with high standards
Problem solver who takes ownership

Ideal Background

Teaching
Journalism
Editorial
Content marketing
Public relations
Magazine publishing
Communications
Community storytelling

Requirements

Must live within 20 miles of Kingwood / Lake Houston
Must be available for local meetings, interviews, photo shoots, and community events
Strong writing and editing ability
Comfortable with Google Workspace, project management tools, and digital communication platforms

Why Join Us

Help shape the voice of two respected local publications
We provide comprehensive training on all essential editorial tasks and ongoing development support from corporate and national editorial teams
Build meaningful relationships in the community
Flexible hybrid schedule

To Apply

Please send:

Resume

Short cover letter

2–3 writing samples

A quick note on why local community storytelling matters to you

Complete our Culture Index Survey

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