Editor/Writer

We’re seeking an Editor/Writer. The position is a hybrid of staff writer and editor. On the editing side, your responsibilities will cover the full spectrum of putting a magazine together, from developing story ideas to working with freelance writers to line-editing their pieces. On the writing side, you will produce articles and/or columns for various magazine departments and features.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Produce (12) print issues per year.
• Conceptualize, assign, write and/or edit various magazine departments and feature articles.
• Use AP Style and proofread all editorial pages, including headlines, captions, folio and masthead.
• Travel/attend key industry events, including trade shows, conferences and manufacturer facilities.
• Ensure all editorial deadlines are met.
• Proof marketing pieces; provide editorial copy when appropriate.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a comparable field, as well as two to three years of print and/or digital publishing experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate concepts and story ideas to writers.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with great organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• No telecommuters will be considered – if we have to be here, so do you. This position is a full-time opportunity in our Three Lakes office.

Salary commensurate with experience. At our office, every day is casual Friday. Paid vacation and holidays. 9-80 work schedule – every other Friday off. Lakefront office views. Friendly, though sometimes annoying, co-workers. Office-wide chili cookoffs on Wednesdays during Packers season. Friday summer cookouts. Wellness program.