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Magazine editor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in magazine editor job postings.
Sample magazine editor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years experience in magazine editing
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong knowledge of AP style guidelines
Sample required magazine editor soft skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexibility and adaptability to change
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Bowdoin College magazine editor job description
Posting Number S01033JP
Department Print Publications & Editorial Services
Job Summary
Bowdoin Magazine is an award-winning publication produced three times a year that furthers the close and enduring relationship between Bowdoin College and its alumni by engaging readers in the life of the College and by strengthening their connections to Bowdoin's mission and spirit, the College's aspirations, and its past as well as its future.
While Bowdoin alumni are the magazine's principal audience, it is also distributed to the parents of current students, faculty and staff, and other key constituents. It informs and inspires based on the College's work, successes, and culture and through consideration of the accomplished lives and widespread impact of a global Bowdoin community of more than 24,000 alumni. With compelling narratives, powerful visuals, and a personal touch reflective of Bowdoin's close-knit community, Bowdoin Magazine tells the ongoing story of an exceptional liberal arts college based in Maine and rooted in the common good.
The editor of Bowdoin Magazine leads, guides, and mentors staff in the Bowdoin College Office of Communications and Public Affairs who work on the magazine, among other duties. The editor engages regularly with the Office of Alumni Relations, faculty, senior leadership, and key staff across campus to develop and produce timely material for the magazine that is both thought-provoking and relevant to its key audience, and also collaborates with other communications directors and staff on developing compelling and effective storytelling across various other channels.
The editor will be a strategic and creative thinker who is endlessly curious and open to new ideas for connecting Bowdoin alumni to the College. They will be knowledgeable about the College and savvy about the magazine readership, understanding that Bowdoin Magazine is a gift for alumni, about alumni, and by alumni that competes for their time and attention with any number of other information sources.
The editor will be an active listener, a strong writer and editor, and a creative and accurate storyteller with an eye for excellent design who also plans ahead, thinking beyond the current issue of the magazine and contributing ideas for the College's other communications channels (website, social media, video, etc.). They will also have excellent organizational skills, print production experience, and demonstrated success supervising and motivating staff and freelance contributors and collaborating with others. They will be able to develop and oversee a magazine strategy that supports the College's mission and goals while also managing the day-to-day business of producing the magazine on time and on budget.
Responsibilities and Duties
+ Plans and manages the production of Bowdoin Magazine, a print periodical produced three times a year and distributed to more than 24,000 alumni, the parents of current students, faculty and staff, and other key constituents.
+ Collaborates with others in the office to determine the best "channel" for a particular story, with a willingness to share ideas across platforms.
+ Magazine duties include content conception, story/photography/art assignments, writing, editing, and otherwise managing sixty-four pages per issue.
+ Works closely with freelance contributors and manages designers and outside vendors.
+ Manages the magazine budget.
+ Ensures that published content is consistent with Bowdoin's style guide and "voice," and evaluates each magazine for compliance with College policies.
+ Uses analytics to measure the reach and effectiveness of the magazine and surveys to gauge reader engagement and satisfaction.
+ Implements best practices, tools, and workflows for an efficient and effective publishing process.
Education/Skills Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree required/master's degree preferred in English, journalism, or similar discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Exceptional and proven editorial and writing skills and exceptional attention to detail.
+ Strong organization, management, and leadership skills, and the ability to plan and meet deadlines.
+ Superior interpersonal skills and the ability and willingness to lead, mentor, and collaborate with others.
+ The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and in situations that require quick responses and sound judgment.
+ Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills with the ability to work well with diverse students, faculty, staff, alumni, and office colleagues.
+ Ability and willingness to support a diverse workforce and to participate in the College's efforts to build and sustain a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
+ Ten to twelve years of demonstrated experience in print production, managing, writing, and editing for print magazines.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are primarily Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work is occasionally required in order to meet the requirements of the position.
While fully remote work is not available for this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for a hybrid-work arrangement after an appropriate amount of time and success working on campus as determined by the vice president and senior vice president for communications and public affairs.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category Full Time Year Round
FTE 1.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
Pay Type Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date 10/14/2022
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled No
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
Supplemental Questions
Department Print Publications & Editorial Services
Job Summary
Bowdoin Magazine is an award-winning publication produced three times a year that furthers the close and enduring relationship between Bowdoin College and its alumni by engaging readers in the life of the College and by strengthening their connections to Bowdoin's mission and spirit, the College's aspirations, and its past as well as its future.
While Bowdoin alumni are the magazine's principal audience, it is also distributed to the parents of current students, faculty and staff, and other key constituents. It informs and inspires based on the College's work, successes, and culture and through consideration of the accomplished lives and widespread impact of a global Bowdoin community of more than 24,000 alumni. With compelling narratives, powerful visuals, and a personal touch reflective of Bowdoin's close-knit community, Bowdoin Magazine tells the ongoing story of an exceptional liberal arts college based in Maine and rooted in the common good.
The editor of Bowdoin Magazine leads, guides, and mentors staff in the Bowdoin College Office of Communications and Public Affairs who work on the magazine, among other duties. The editor engages regularly with the Office of Alumni Relations, faculty, senior leadership, and key staff across campus to develop and produce timely material for the magazine that is both thought-provoking and relevant to its key audience, and also collaborates with other communications directors and staff on developing compelling and effective storytelling across various other channels.
The editor will be a strategic and creative thinker who is endlessly curious and open to new ideas for connecting Bowdoin alumni to the College. They will be knowledgeable about the College and savvy about the magazine readership, understanding that Bowdoin Magazine is a gift for alumni, about alumni, and by alumni that competes for their time and attention with any number of other information sources.
The editor will be an active listener, a strong writer and editor, and a creative and accurate storyteller with an eye for excellent design who also plans ahead, thinking beyond the current issue of the magazine and contributing ideas for the College's other communications channels (website, social media, video, etc.). They will also have excellent organizational skills, print production experience, and demonstrated success supervising and motivating staff and freelance contributors and collaborating with others. They will be able to develop and oversee a magazine strategy that supports the College's mission and goals while also managing the day-to-day business of producing the magazine on time and on budget.
Responsibilities and Duties
+ Plans and manages the production of Bowdoin Magazine, a print periodical produced three times a year and distributed to more than 24,000 alumni, the parents of current students, faculty and staff, and other key constituents.
+ Collaborates with others in the office to determine the best "channel" for a particular story, with a willingness to share ideas across platforms.
+ Magazine duties include content conception, story/photography/art assignments, writing, editing, and otherwise managing sixty-four pages per issue.
+ Works closely with freelance contributors and manages designers and outside vendors.
+ Manages the magazine budget.
+ Ensures that published content is consistent with Bowdoin's style guide and "voice," and evaluates each magazine for compliance with College policies.
+ Uses analytics to measure the reach and effectiveness of the magazine and surveys to gauge reader engagement and satisfaction.
+ Implements best practices, tools, and workflows for an efficient and effective publishing process.
Education/Skills Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree required/master's degree preferred in English, journalism, or similar discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Exceptional and proven editorial and writing skills and exceptional attention to detail.
+ Strong organization, management, and leadership skills, and the ability to plan and meet deadlines.
+ Superior interpersonal skills and the ability and willingness to lead, mentor, and collaborate with others.
+ The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and in situations that require quick responses and sound judgment.
+ Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills with the ability to work well with diverse students, faculty, staff, alumni, and office colleagues.
+ Ability and willingness to support a diverse workforce and to participate in the College's efforts to build and sustain a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
+ Ten to twelve years of demonstrated experience in print production, managing, writing, and editing for print magazines.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an exempt position requiring time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Hours are primarily Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work is occasionally required in order to meet the requirements of the position.
While fully remote work is not available for this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for a hybrid-work arrangement after an appropriate amount of time and success working on campus as determined by the vice president and senior vice president for communications and public affairs.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category Full Time Year Round
FTE 1.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
Pay Type Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No
Posting Date 10/14/2022
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled No
Type of Posting Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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