Editorial director job description

We are hiring an experienced Editorial Director to oversee The Infatuation's expanding coverage and build a team to uncover the best food in cities around the world. You will report to The Infatuation's Editor in Chief and direct a team to produce regularly updated restaurant guides in dozens of global cities, highlight exciting travel destinations, and envision new content opportunities for The Infatuation. We are open to candidates across the country in various locations.
Primary responsibilities:


Oversee The Infatuation's growing national and travel editorial division Build and lead a diverse team of editors and writers Produce regularly updated restaurant guides for dozens of U.S. and global cities Conceive and execute on a national content strategy, including developing new content types Collaborate closely with The Infatuation's growth and social media teams to reach new audiences


Required skills:


Previous editorial experience creating a big picture vision while maintaining an eye for detail Experience in people management with ability to coach and lead others effectively Must be well-versed in travel and restaurant industries Bachelor's in journalism, communications, creative writing, or similar field preferred


Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

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National Geographic Media is the publisher of National Geographic's signature content, breathtaking photography, iconic magazine, and unsurpassed social media presence. This team is responsible for engaging our audience with fantastic storytelling and pulling them into a recurring revenue relationship with Nat Geo. The Nat Geo Media team covers everything on the consumer journey, from print, digital, social, and audio content creation, generating awareness through social and newsletters, acquisition, and retention marketing, print operations, international licensing, and digital platforms. Nat Geo Media aims to become the largest publisher for everyone passionate about exploring the world and learning how to care for it.

The Digital Editorial team sits within National Geographic Media's Editorial team, and oversees digital content creation, publishing, and distribution on both owned-and-operated and third-party platforms. The team leads in executing strategic goals laid out by both editorial and business stakeholders.

The Digital Editorial Director is responsible for leading long-term strategy and daily decision making for the digital content team, creating explanatory content that fulfills National Geographic's mission while using proven tactics to drive results through journalistic storytelling.

The senior leader uses a keen understanding for how content is consumed on different digital platforms, and specifically how it should be optimized for Search and Social wins, to drive our digital content strategy. He/She/They will spearhead content creation from assignment to execution, publishing content targeted to demographically diverse audiences, including younger consumers, to meet performance benchmarks. He/She/They will set the standards for content that drives results across all editorial teams, from story selection to structure to writing irresistibly click-worthy headlines.

While the digital editorial director will be expected to write and edit their own content, he/she/they will also manage a team of digital editorial specialists, and guide and influence other writers and editors across the entire editorial operation to adhere to digital best practices. This senior leader will align with publishing priorities in collaboration and in support of National Geographic Society, National Geographic Channel, and The Walt Disney Company at large, while providing a deeper understanding of our natural world that inspires audiences to care.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

* Oversee and direct National Geographic's digital explainer and reference coverage by identifying and developing content that drives email acquisition. He/She/They will be responsible for the story selection, publishing cadence, and timely delivery of content created for scannable and quick-read mobile consumption.
* Manage a small team of data-driven content creators that can predict results based on historical learnings, embrace testing, and iterate on an evolving strategy. While this editor will lead our daily digital coverage alongside the Managing Editor of Digital, he/she/they will first and foremost work with his/her/their assigned writers, photo editors and producers, to execute National Geographic's digital coverage and approach.
* Top edit all explainers and trending stories produced on his/her/their team and be knowledgeable about evolving content plans on other editorial teams. The digital editorial director should be comfortable working within a matrixed organization where his/her/their management skills are effective in influencing results.
* Represent National Geographic at industry conferences and leads outreach and participation to promote the National Geographic mission.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Basic Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of editorial experience in digital publishing, including management and supervisory responsibility. A strong background in writing, editing, and digital operations, with a broad knowledge of search engine optimization and social platforms, are musts. Other skills required for this role are:

* Be a future-forward content strategizer, writer and editor;
* have superior line editing and conceptual editing skills;
* be a big-picture digital strategist using data-driving tools;
* have the ability to write digitally optimized headlines and text;
* have a highly developed ability to recognize and create story ideas, including ideas with major visual and multimedia components;
* have a cheerful unflappability attitude under publishing pressures;
* have the ability to work cooperatively in a matrixed environment with a variety of personalities.

Preferred Qualifications:

The individual who will be seriously considered for this role will have the following qualifications, skills and characteristics, beyond what's listed above:

* A keen sense of the competitive landscape, tried tactics and industry trends;
* The ability to help with recruiting and retaining talent;
* An understanding of priorities and demands of a large umbrella company, such as Disney;
* The patience to work effectively with many different divisions including those outside National Geographic.

Preferred Education:

Preference will be given to someone with bachelor's degree (or above) in journalism, with a specialty or concentration in digital publishing.

Employment Status: Administrative

Description of Key Responsibility:

Note that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed.

1. Oversee and participate in the creation, development and use of strategic content that supports the College's mission, vision, values and brand platform.

2. Lead the effort to plan, edit and produce the North Central College Magazine with a focus on engaging editorial content that advances the strategic goals of the College.

3. Monitor campus news sources and builds and maintain relationships with College faculty, staff and students to learn about potential news stories.

4. Lead weekly meetings to review and discuss content, assign stories, ensure coverage of upcoming campus events, and assess photography needs; use a project management tool like Monday.com to track and organize story leads and production timelines.

5. Ensure that content and story ideas are leveraged across various platforms, including the print and online magazine, website, social media, e-newsletter, speeches and other publications, and evaluate content for brand/voice consistency and accuracy.

6. Write speeches and furnish talking points for the president and other College leaders, as needed, for formal speaking engagements.

7. Play a key role in supporting major campus events including Homecoming, Commencement, State of the College/Opening Convocation, through the publication of event programs and script writing.

8. Work collaboratively with the marketing and graphic design teams to plan and produce key publications and to obtain photography and other graphical elements.

9. Collaborate with the alumni office on the submission of alumni stories and updates; hire and supervise a student worker to assist with writing the alumni news section of the College magazine and to assist in supporting the communications team in other ways that can help contribute to the students' education and work experience.

10. Act as the "gatekeeper" for the College's editorial style guide and content standards.

11. Serve as part of the communication team's on-call rotation and as a member of the College's Crisis Task Force.

12. Other related duties as appropriately assigned.

Other Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the College's mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College's Strategic Plan.

2. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

3. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree a plus.

Experience:

Six to ten years' experience in communications or journalism field. Higher education experience a plus.

Licenses or Certifications:

A current valid driver's license.

Position Summary:

The Editorial Director & Executive Speech Writer oversees the creation of content supporting the College's mission and values; strategic plan; brand platform; and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. This individual is responsible for the planning, editing and production of the North Central College Magazine, which includes developing themes and story ideas, assigning writers, arranging photography, and managing the overall production timeline from initial planning to final distribution. The Editorial Director & Executive Speech Writer is responsible for writing speeches and providing talking points for formal speaking engagements for the College president and other members of the College's executive leadership team. This individual also provides thought leadership, writing and editing support for the College website; projects that support institutional marketing, admission, development and fundraising goals; social media channels; and major campus events and initiatives.