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Managing Editor - School Administrator

$101,000–$126,000 year

On-site · Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Lead publication production for School Administrator magazine, overseeing end-to-end production of print and digital editions. Manage timelines, coordinate internal staff and external vendors, and ensure deadlines and quality standards align with editorial, brand, and audience goals. Support editorial planning, content development, manuscript review, copyediting, proofreading, and quality assurance across all publication content. Oversee digital content production, analytics, and audience engagement; identify opportunities to strengthen the magazine’s digital presence. Manage advertising operations, including production, scheduling, and fulfillment across print and digital platforms; collaborate with editors, communications, and marketing leadership to balance editorial integrity with advertiser experience. Manage the operating budget, vendor relationships (printers, designers, freelancers, digital vendors), and process improvements to ensure high-value outcomes. Maintain efficient workflows, documentation, and quality control to deliver a high-quality publication and align publication operations with broader organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, publishing, marketing, or related field
  • Seven or more years of experience in publication production, editorial operations, magazine management, digital publishing, advertising operations, or related field
  • Experience managing complex print and digital publication schedules
  • Deep familiarity with digital publishing workflows, digital content production, and cross-platform content delivery
  • Strong copyediting, proofreading, and editorial judgment
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills
  • Experience coordinating print and digital advertising operations, including production deadlines, specifications, placement and fulfillment
  • Experience working with external vendors, printers, freelancers, advertisers, and digital production partners
  • Strong customer service and collaborative approach
  • Strong interest in public education, school system leadership, and mission-driven communications
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