• Organize, supervise, and participate in the management and development of all editorial content submitted, including articles, blogs, audio interviews, and video features.
• Work individually with content creators to ensure appropriate topics, sourcing, and execution of content.
• Work with editors and designers on the development of the editorial calendar, and set and enforce deadlines for copy.
• Keep editorial staff up to date on schedules, revisions, and related matters.
• Analyze and capitalize on various attributes and requirements of digital media to strengthen the editor’s position.
• Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Design innovative and unique solutions to optimize routine news coverage
• Analyze and capitalize on various attributes and requirements of digital media to strengthen the editor’s position.

Skills: Content Management, Editorial Supervision, Collaboration, Calendar Development, Deadline Management, Media Analysis, Reporting, News Solutions

• Working with the managing editor, section editors, and associate editor to assign, edit, and publish all editorial content
• Editing the news and politics sections
• Managing the editorial calendar
• Interviewing editor and staff writer candidates
• Hiring freelance writers and editing freelance submissions
• Tracking performance metrics and adapting content strategy for Chron’s readership
• Managing editors and writers
• Writing 1-2 stories a week
• Take responsibility for curating wire content

Skills: Editorial Collaboration, Content Editing, Calendar Management, Candidate Interviews, Freelance Management, Performance Tracking, Staff Management, Story Writing

• Create and lead the strategic operations for editorial content, circulation, and advertising of diocesan print (principally, the Arlington Catholic Herald newspaper) and digital publications 
• Create and lead the strategic vision for diocesan publishing and the Arlington Catholic Herald 
• Closely collaborate and coordinate with the Director of Digital and Social Media to ensure content ideas are packaged in multimedia formats 
• Regularly review and report on key performance metrics based on goals set in collaboration with the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) 
• Oversee the day-to-day content and marketing operations, including the recruitment, selection, development, supervision, scheduling, and evaluation of the publications, advertising and circulation staff 
• Cultivate and manage stakeholder relationships, especially with pastors and significant advertising clients 
• Ensure that content is appropriate and prepared following directives of the CCO 
• Develop and implement the approved annual budget, track and control costs against the budget to avoid cost overruns
• Work with advertising/sales staff to ensure advertising meets or exceeds budget expectations, work with vendors to keep production costs competitive and within budget 
• Prepare and present policy recommendations related to assessment rates, prices, the draft budget, and other information 
• Write and edit news stories, editorial content, scripts, project plans/storyboards, and marketing materials

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Content Development, Multimedia Coordination, Performance Reporting, Staff Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Budget Management, Writing and Editing

• Build and cultivate long-lasting relationships
• Continue hiring and scaling the team, drawing in top talent from all kinds of places, not just traditional media outlets
• Build the world’s leading media outlet for explaining the future and how to build it, attracting and retaining the largest audience of entrepreneurs, builders, participants, and the tech-curious. 
• Lead strategy and planning by setting clear goals and aligning key stakeholders
• Guide expansion into new channels and formats as well as prioritization and tradeoffs across each
• Ensure that each department and supporting teams work holistically together and across the firm, on both the day-to-day as well as on big-picture projects and goals
• Establish a credible, durable, and attractive brand for the a16z media outlet that stands apart from the corporate firm/brand but still is clear that it is powered by the firm
• Lead a team of reporters and editors contributing to this coverage
• Oversee execution of high-impact digital and print features as well as special projects 
• Collaborate with Video, Photo, and Art Departments on their award-winning journalism
• Collaborate on special events (virtual and live) such as the recently launched TIME 100 Talks interview series

Skills: Relationship Building, Team Expansion, Audience Growth, Strategic Planning, Channel Expansion, Cross-Department Collaboration, Brand Development, Content Oversight

• Develop and execute the editorial vision for the list, and communicate that vision to design, production, sales, marketing, and other editorial staff
• Conduct ongoing market research, identify market opportunities, and draft book proposals
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the projects of assigned editorial staff, including freelancers and contractors, to ensure quality control and timeliness of projects throughout the development and production cycle
• Manage and develop the editorial team, including delivering regular performance appraisal reviews and continuous coaching
• Participate in weekly scheduling and development meetings, accurately reporting the status of assigned projects
• Develop, manage, and cultivate ongoing and new vendor and partner relationships
• Partner with the design team and provide support and suggestions
• Create and develop innovative solutions for the prevention or management of schedule delays and budget overruns
• Acquire and edit approximately 15 projects per year from start to finish, working closely with internal Production Editorial, Design, and Production teams
• Liaise with sales and marketing, oversee marketing collateral development
• Maintain budgets and manage the portion of project schedules
• Write sales, marketing, and cover copy
• Develop relationships with licensors, authors, illustrators, and agents

Skills: Editorial Vision, Market Research, Project Management, Team Development, Scheduling & Reporting, Vendor & Partner Relations, Design Collaboration, Budget & Schedule Management

• Relevant editorial experience in book publishing or journalism, print and online news/magazines, or related media
• Demonstrates the ability to establish agency contacts within the publishing industry
• A track record of acquiring and publishing profitable and critically acclaimed books
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eloquent and impactful presentation abilities
• Effective, goal-oriented team player who can cultivate productive working relationships
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to be supportive of other team members as well as authors
• Proficiency in creative problem-solving, decision-making, time management, and setting priorities

Qualifications: BA in Media Studies with 5 years of Experience

• Significant experience in STM journal publishing, including commissioning
• An excellent understanding of the peer review process, editorial policy, and marketing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Enthusiasm for open access and open science
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively, nationally, and internationally.
• Up-to-date knowledge of and passion for the chemical sciences.
• Previous experience working with Editorial Boards.
• Ability to adapt content for different platforms, including print, web, and social media.

Qualifications: BA in English Literature with 3 years of Experience

• Proven digital publishing experience.
• Extensive experience in audience development and engagement strategies across multiple digital platforms.
• Deep understanding of brand voice and ensuring consistency across all editorial content.
• Proven management experience and excellent interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide editorial vision and direction for engaging presentations of all forms of digital content, including photo, audio, video, graphics, etc.
• Exceptional editing and writing skills with a proven track record on a consumer-facing digital platform.
• Strong knowledge of digital content creation, digital platforms and analytics, and SEO best practices.
• Knowledge of copyright law and ethical considerations in content creation and publishing.
• High-level proficiency with data-driven decision-making to optimize content performance.
• Ability to utilize multiple information sources, analyze and identify trends, and develop successful editorial strategies.
• Ability to work in matrix teams as a digital communications strategy expert.
• In-office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise.

Qualifications: BA in Public Relations with 9 years of Experience

• Experience as a respected journalism leader, with an emphasis on digital content and storytelling platforms.
• Experience in high-level decision-making with complex, impactful, or sensitive news content.
• A history of successful leadership, innovation, and goal achievement.
• Demonstrated change leader who collaborates and communicates effectively.
• Experience leading and collaborating beyond the confines of a single newsroom.
• Personal charisma, comfortable with public speaking, and a commitment to staff interaction.
• Understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to adapt strategies that address continually changing market and consumer needs and desires.
• Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate in an environment of accountability.
• Track record in recruiting a highly successful leadership team.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and state news, along with experience in investigative journalism, public service journalism, and data journalism.

Qualifications: BA in Marketing with 6 years of Experience

• Editorial management and leadership experience.  
• Niche product working experience
• Knowledge of business and state government news coverage.
• Experience working with public speaking.
• Deep understanding of audience demographics and content personalization strategies.
• Strong editing and proofreading abilities to ensure high-quality written material.
• Proficiency in SEO and content optimization techniques for digital platforms.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.   
• Ability to build strong relationships with key business leaders.
• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of digital content management systems, including Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe InCopy, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and internet research skills.

Qualifications: BA in Communications with 4 years of Experience