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Job Title : Editor

Editor

Department :

Advancement Advancement Marketing Communications

Position Overview

The Associate Editor leads content strategy for The Ohio State University’s Advancement Marketing and Communications (AMC) department as delivered across a variety of owned channels with particular focus on delivering the stories alumni and donor audiences find most compelling.

Partnering with internal stakeholders, the Editor conceptualizes and oversees content generation, storytelling, and philanthropic positioning in support of business, marketing, and engagement goals.

Providing strategic direction and leadership, the Editor works in close collaboration with other members of the AMC team to create content strategies and oversee their implementation.

The Editor has direct responsibility for editorial oversight of The Ohio State University Alumni Association (OSUAA) (OSAM) and manages one direct report, the Associate Editor.

Working with partners in the university’s Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC), aligning with Enterprise themes where possible, the Editor will publish OSAM content regularly in both print and digital formats maintaining a cohesive look and feel in direct alignment with Ohio State brand standards.

The Associate Editor is an exceptional storyteller and a seasoned writer and editor with strong editorial acumen. They are highly skilled in communication and interpersonal relations and have the executive presence to interact directly with senior university leadership.

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies : leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication / interpersonal effectiveness.

All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.

Duties and Responsibilities

With the primary authority for OSAM, the Director provides strategic editorial direction, creates and maintains a rolling content calendar, and ensures an intentional, diverse mix of stories

Partners with editorial art director to align visual elements with content

With project manager, helps maintain production schedules

Liaises with senior OSUAA leadership on content decisions and approvals

Tracks story ideas and provides follow up

Makes writing assignments including identifying and managing freelancers

Writes and edits content as needed

Collaborates with OMC on graphic design, photography, illustration, and other production resources to meet storytelling goals, production schedules and deadlines

Stays abreast of the publication industry, readership trends, and best practices; conducts regular readership surveys

Responds to reader feedback

Leads content strategy for AMC

In conjunction with internal partners, leads definition of target alumni and donor audiences

Sets storytelling goals in support of business, marketing and engagement objectives

Crafts main messages

Determines appropriate channels and formats

Sets distribution strategies

Collaborates with writers, editors, and other content generation partners including enterprise partners, college and unit colleagues, researchers, videographers, digital strategists, and others who may be internal or external to the university

Oversees business processes for OSAM

Determines page count for each print issue

Assigns distribution of editorial and ad space

Oversees production budget, reviews invoices, approves resources

Edits content pieces to ensure they follow tone and style guides, maintains all Ohio State brand standards

With AMC and OMC partners, streamlines systems and procedures where possible to ensure seamless production processes and to build efficiencies

When needed, interface with vendors which may include printers, mail houses, fulfilment centers, USPS, etc.

Manages and oversees the work of the Associate Editor

Establishes and monitors goals, provides performance feedback and coaching, supports professional development, completes annual performance management procedures, manages performance issues, assigns and prioritizes work, and ensures that the resources needed to accomplish work are provided

Ensures timely distribution through digital channels including the website, emails, and Ohio State app

Applies knowledge of SEO best practices

With business partners, monitors the results of various content to inform future decisions

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English or a related field.

Six (6) years of direct professional experience in print and / or digital media such as magazine, newspaper, television, social media, blog, etc.

Demonstrated experience as a senior content director and editor; a professional portfolio must be submitted.

Previous leadership experience.

Exceptionally strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

Extreme attention to detail, time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.

Creatively problem solve, be curious, be adaptable to changing priorities.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in communications, journalism, English or similar field

Eight to ten (8 10) years of direct professional experience in print and / or digital media such as magazine, newspaper, television, social media, blog, etc. preferred.

Four (4) years of professional experience as an editor-in-chief function with a publication

Professional experience writing for audiences in a university setting.

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias.

We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities;

and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here : .

In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17 this position has been designated as a standby position.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.