Editor CEN Print Magazine
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$ 76000 - 101000
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Job Description
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) is seeking a visionary Editor C&EN Print Magazine to lead the strategy creation and of the print edition of Chemical & Engineering News an awardwinning magazine that for more than a century has been an editorial beacon of the American Chemical Societys Publications group. The Editor C&EN Print Magazine will collaborate with C&ENs team of editors writers and designers to create and publish a regularly scheduled print edition of C&EN magazine with the goal of expanding readers knowledge enhancing user engagement and promoting content sharing while maintaining C&ENs strong tradition of editorial excellence.
The Editor C&EN Print Magazine will collaborate with C&ENs senior management and ACS stakeholders to create a strategic plan for C&ENs print magazines ongoing content offerings execute on that plan with editorial quality creativity ROI and operational efficiency. The Editor C&EN Print Magazine role requires editorial and subjectmatter expertise experience in creating a print magazine geared for an audience which is predominantly but not exclusively academic . We also value knowledge of layout and design and subject expertise to deliver a compelling print edition on a regular basis that resonates with C&ENs diverse audiences and aligns with C&ENs and ACSs brands mission and values. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills journalistic excellence and magazine publication expertise to help shape the future of C&ENs print publishing strategy and .
Responsibilities:
- Strategy
- Develop and execute C&ENs vision for a monthly print magazine geared towards the global chemistry enterprise covering a suite of topics related to chemistry as well as offering help and advice on careers and management in the chemistry arena.
- Have oversight over all aspects of C&EN print magazines creation in collaboration with colleagues including around design and delivery to help further C&ENs goals and ensure the utmost editorial quality.
- Collaborate with C&ENs writers and editors in selecting and curating timely compelling and accurate content for the magazine that drives
- users to deep engagement and sharing C&EN content with their community.
- Work closely with C&ENs media groups and ACS stakeholders including editorial audience development product design Ad Sales and Membership to align the editorial content approach of the print editions with C&ENs and ACSs brand and mission goals.
- Continually Monitor usage data and refine C&ENs print magazine to reflect developing trends in the chemistry arena magazine publishing and feedback from readers. Continually strive to adapt the print editions to reflect audience needs market trends and data insights.
- Partner with other areas of the ACS to gauge how C&ENs print editions can be leveraged to help advance their goals.
- Management
- Develop a clear set of goals and milestones for the print editions including the magazines subscriber and unsubscribe rates Membership conversion reader engagement citations and content sharing.
- Oversee the print editions budget in collaboration with the Production Supervisor monitoring ongoing costs and ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.
- Analyze and report relevant metrics to ACS stakeholders and recommend actions to improve the print magazines performance against goals.
- Work with C&ENs technology groups to optimize production technology and distribution tools and coordinate with other C&EN editorial publishing platforms such as the website newsletters and social media.
Required Skills Experience and Education:
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or related field
- Seven or more years experience in journalism editorial leadership and print platform content strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with an editorial team fostering a culture of innovation and editorial excellence.
- Experience creating and curating magazine content for a seasoned academically oriented audience
- Experience with magazine publishing platforms (e.g. K4 or similar product) and analytics tools for measuring reader engagement.
- Exceptional news judgment writing editing and storytelling abilities.
- Background in the sciences particularly chemistry
- Passion for staying on top of industry trends and exploring new ways to engage audiences via technology and design
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communications capabilities and presentation skills
This role is based in our Washington D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $76000$101000 per year.
ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave paid sick leave paid holidays health insurance flexible spending account or health care savings account dental insurance life insurance vision insurance retirement benefits short and longterm disability and 4week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills experience and location.
Any actual offer of employment reflecting the total compensation package and benefits will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
Employment Type
Full-Time
