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Philadelphia, PA
Executive Editor
Philadelphia, PA
Kutch, Hickle and Bailey
Philadelphia, PA
Executive Editor
- Developing the content of the journals through commissioning, conference attendance and identifying key areas in the field for development
- Develop and execute commercial and editorial special projects
- Oversee the creation of high quality, well differentiated and relevant editorial content and copy for TV, social and print, that furthers our reach and enhances our brands
- Manage a team of editors, writers and photographers and work closely with all MTV World departments as well relevant teams across Viacom
- Organize, manage and lead the newsroom staff by reinforcing the mission and strategic goals, structuring the department to succeed and providing compelling local content
- Working with the Senior Director, contribute and adhere to product plans including instructional models and editorial guidelines, working within established development schedules and project budgets
- Organize, manage and lead the newsroom staff by reinforcing the mission, structuring the department to succeed and providing compelling local content
New York, NY
Executive Editor, Prevention
New York, NY
Cummings Group
New York, NY
Executive Editor, Prevention
- Proven track record of steering editorial greatness and creating a brand with a consistently engaging voice that connects—in words and visually—with its audience
- Identify, select and develop talent and inspire the staff by reinforcing the mission, providing meaningful feedback and creating opportunities for growth and achievement for junior staff
- Develop, execute and lead the promotion of Prevention’s most ambitious cross-platform journalism, pushing the brand forward as a recognized leader in health information nationwide
- Develop brand extensions, from DVDs to apps, by working closely with editors and other Rodale departments
- Find and develop outside contributors who strengthen the brand via their reporting, writing, audiences, and more
- Work closely with Managing Editor to ensure that every product is on time and on budget
- Identify risks to the business and develop short and long-term strategies to mitigate
present
Houston, TX
Executive Editor, Motor Trend
Houston, TX
Turner and Sons
present
Houston, TX
Executive Editor, Motor Trend
present
- Manage editorial planning for Motor Trend print magazine including creation and implementation of story ideas and monthly rundowns
- Work with Production and Art teams in planning and layout of monthly magazine
- Coordinate efforts with Motor Trend brand manager and sales team
- Assist promotion of Motor Trend and its extensions
- Work with editorial team to strategize feature story themes, photography and long-term planning
- Establish and maintain industry contacts
- Plan and oversee Motor Trend’s signature events – Best Driver’s Car, Car of The Year, SUV of The Year, and Truck of The Year
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Northwestern University
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
Skills
Skills
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals
- Provide leadership and be knowledgeable in state and local news, investigative journalism, public service, and government issues
- Excellent organisational ability
- Detailed understanding the new product development process
- Responsible for end-to-end editorial process (ideation, topics, writing, editing, fact-checking, quote releases, proofreading) and understanding of interdependency with design, sales, integrated marketing, product and other teams within News Corp
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills,
- Proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Uphold the highest journalism standards across digital and print platforms and strongly support the First Amendment and execute watchdog reporting
- Lead planning and oversee execution of content strategies. Special emphasis is placed on digital and new media work. Creativity and an ability to develop and execute innovative approaches are essential
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Set and manage overall editorial agenda and strategy, in line with the division’s mission and goals so as to increase audience
- Develop a sharply defined editorial positioning for MTV World’s consumer brands
- Oversee the creation of high quality, well differentiated and relevant editorial content and copy for TV, social and print, that furthers our reach and enhances our brands
- Source and commission writing from high-profile guest writers and influencers
- Develop a strong and compelling editorial presence on major social media platforms and devise new ways to engage our audiences
- Manage a team of editors, writers and photographers and work closely with all MTV World departments as well relevant teams across Viacom
- Undergraduate degree in English, journalism, communications, film or fine arts required; graduate degree in journalism from a top-tier university is preferred
- 5 to 8 years’ experience editing and managing editorial teams preferably in a well-known music or pop culture related media brand with increasing responsibility over time
- Experience writing/editing for mainstream media outlets that attract young (millennial) audiences
- Deep and broad knowledge of pop music in the USA and around the world
- A proven record of growing traffic/reach/circulation for a well-known media brand
- Excellent editorial skills writing, editing, and conceptualization
- Extensive knowledge of the US media market, as well as familiarity with and passion for pop culture from around the world
- Deep knowledge of major social media as publishing platforms is required
- Broad knowledge-base across USA and global music, entertainment, news, politics, culture, and travel
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and collaborative spirit
- Experience working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, deadline and results-oriented environment
- Working knowledge of WordPress and familiarity with HTML and Photoshop and other publishing tools
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Senior / Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication
- Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with the marketing group to develop marketing plans
- Oversees fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; reviews marketing material
- Presents titles at various sales meetings
- Negotiates contracts with agents
- Shares supervision of an editorial assistant
- Minimum 8 years (Exec Editor) or 5 years (Sr Editor) of relevant editorial experience; children’s publishing experience in teen and middle-grade preferred
- Extensive experience reviewing contracts
- Affinity for commercial fiction
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide overall editorial direction for WSJ. Custom Studios custom content campaigns and partnerships
- Lead editorial team and writers in creation of standard setting, award winning content for our advertising partners
- Lend editorial insights to develop best practices for content creation, onboarding new talent, quality control, competitive advantage, etc
- Responsible for end-to-end editorial process (ideation, topics, writing, editing, fact-checking, quote releases, proofreading) and understanding of interdependency with design, sales, integrated marketing, product and other teams within News Corp
- Post-sale delivery of content & integrated campaigns on time and on budget
- Finance and business categories expert
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Uphold the highest journalism standards across digital and print platforms and strongly support the First Amendment and execute watchdog reporting
- Lead planning and oversee execution of content strategies. Special emphasis is placed on digital and new media work. Creativity and an ability to develop and execute innovative approaches are essential
- Organize, manage and lead the newsroom staff by reinforcing the mission, structuring the department to succeed and providing compelling local content
- Identify, select and develop newsroom talent and inspire the staff by reinforcing the mission, providing meaningful feedback and creating opportunities for growth and achievement
- Interact with the Design Studio ensuring that it meets local needs upholding the expected quality and efficiencies
- Ensure the newsroom’s operational and news hole budgets are managed according to operational needs and priorities in accordance with the Publisher
- Bachelor’s degree plus minimum of five years experience in journalism with strong ethics and integrity
- Experience as editor or related field desired
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Executive Editor, Women s Health Resume Examples & Samples
- Top-editing all stories in the magazine
- Generating innovative feature ideas
- Developing cover topics and cover lines
- Identifying top-quality freelance writers
- Overseeing special feature sections and programs
- A dynamic self-starter with strong entrepreneurial instincts
- 10 years senior-level editorial magazine experience
- A track record of selling copies on newsstand
- This highly visible position requires vision and drive for creating exciting, cutting-edge editorial
- Strong management skills
- Stellar and detail-oriented line-editing and top-editing skills
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- 10 years overall experience in journalism
- 7 years experience in political coverage
- 5 years experience managing an editorial organization
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Executive Editor / VP Content, Florida Today Resume Examples & Samples
- Uphold the highest journalism standards across digital and print platforms, strongly support the First Amendment and execute watchdog reporting
- Organize, manage and lead the newsroom staff by reinforcing the mission and strategic goals, structuring the department to succeed and providing compelling local content
- Identify, select and develop newsroom talent, and inspire the staff by providing meaningful feedback and creating opportunities for growth and achievement. Continually look for opportunities to build digital skill sets in all positions
- Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years experience in journalism with strong ethics and integrity
- Excellent organizational, communication, strategic and business skills
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Executive Editor, Rodale s Organic Life Resume Examples & Samples
- Assigning and editing feature stories
- Overseeing special feature sections
- Exploring new distribution channels
- Working with the managing editor on schedules and tracking copy flow
- Supervising a full staff of editors
- Ten-plus years senior-level editorial magazine experience
- Strong management and budgeting skills
- Strong line-editing and top-editing skills
- Comfort with supervising design and photo
- Superior and collaborative communication skills
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage day -to-day content to drive CTRs and user engagement
- Create an identity for the brand
- Manage team of staff editors and freelance reporter/writers producing original text and video reports
- Work with production and design teams on data visualization
- Manage a team of bloggers providing news analysis in specialized subject areas
- Establish content/ tool partnerships in coordination with bus. dev team to enhance the site experience
- Develop sponsored content pitches
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Executive Editor, Tallahassee Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with the Regional Design Studio, ensuring that they meet the needs of the papers they serve, and uphold the expected quality and efficiencies
- Ensure the newsroom’s operational and newshole budgets are managed according to operational needs and priorities in accordance with the Publisher
- Facilitate strong community connections with a relevant editorial voice and personal interaction
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with proven track record for staff development and motivation, fostering a team environment
- Comfortable with being the face of the newspaper in the community and involved in the community
- Develops employees by challenging them, providing leadership opportunities, and by providing the tools, techniques, training and resources to expand their knowledge/skills
- Leads planning and execution of content strategies. Understands digital and social media as it relates to content and audience development
- Reports and edits as necessary
- Places high value on quality reporting, watchdog journalism, and storytelling, always with passion topics and target audiences in mind
- Ensures that digital and multimedia tools are used to their fullest potential
- Ensures we are the breaking-news leader in the market
- Promotes ongoing audience and community engagement
- Builds two newspapers, website, and niche and digital products that are constantly evolving as a showcase for quality journalism, leadership and engagement, working with and serving on the organization’s senior leadership team
- Works tirelessly to support our mission. Looks for ways to further develop our voice and reinforce our position as a community leader
- Manages the Information Center’s expense budget. Works with peers and Gannett regularly to optimize workflow
- Minimum 7 years of newsroom experience, including management experience
- Keen business acumen
- Ability to work well across functional groups
- Ability to perform effectively in a multi-task/deadline oriented environment
- Effective in rapid decision-making and problem solving
- Excellent digital experience
- Critical thinking and implementation of resolutions; ability to adapt to change
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Executive Editor, Cnbc Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 15 years experience in developing content and ideas for online platforms including short form video programming, viral campaigns, and interactive applications
- Minimum 4 years senior leadership experience leading editorial teams and demonstrable expertise in setting vision and strategy and motivating teams to achieve results
- Significant experience leading and managing a successful website, ideally in the business news, news or highly affluent environment
- Knowledge of and expertise in video content for site and mobile strategy
- Ability to work in a matrix structure and work collaboratively with peers and across the organization
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Executive Editor, Huffpost Healthy Living Resume Examples & Samples
- Proven leadership skills and experience as a manager
- Experience in reporting, writing and editing
- Strong judgment for what makes a great story
- Thorough knowledge of writing for both online and social media platforms
- Comfortable multi-tasking and able to work independently and proactively
- A basic understanding of HTML, Photoshop and blog-publishing platforms
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with the Regional Design Studio, ensuring that they meet the needs of the papers they serve and uphold the expected quality and efficiencies
- Ensure the newsroom’s operational and newshole budgets are managed according to operational needs and priorities in accordance with the site's leadership
- Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years’ experience in journalism with strong ethics and integrity
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- 7 years experience in technology book publishing, technology journalism, or related field highly desirable
- Book acquisition/development experience
- Editorial experience (including copyediting, proofreading, and writing)
- Computer industry, computer book industry, and retail book industry knowledge
- Well-developed organizational skills
- Diplomacy and other interpersonal skills
- Ability to guide and supervise freelance editors, copyeditors, etc
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VP & Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Minimum of five years in significant leadership roles in a Newsroom with demonstrated success
- A history of successful leadership, innovation and goal achievement
- Personal charisma, comfortable with public speaking and a commitment to staff interaction
- Experience driving a successful turnaround or transformation highly desirable
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Executive Editor, Health & Wellness Resume Examples & Samples
- 10+ years experience in concept and product development
- Strong interpersonal, analytic and organizational skills
- Creative and eager to brainstorm ideas
- Strong MS office skills, especially Excel
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Executive Editor, Fitness & Weight Loss Resume Examples & Samples
- Product Strategy
- Ability to analyze customer needs and deliver a great solution/product that superserves those needs
- Strong interest in fitness and leading an active, healthy lifestyle
- Digital marketing and/or audience development expertise a plus
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Executive Editor, Clinical Cancer Research Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the recruitment of high-impact, original clinical cancer research articles, including clinical trials
- Collaborates with the Editor-in-Chief and senior editorial team to communicate the editorial vision of the journal to members of the scientific and clinical community, and to identify and attract high-quality original research articles, reviews, and special feature content
- Manages the peer-review process, including initial triage decisions, Senior Editor assignments, internal transfer requests, presubmission inquiries, and manuscript appeals, and ensures quality and timely handling of submissions
- Communicates with authors, editors, reviewers, and readers regarding all aspects of the journal
- Collaborates with the staff of the other seven AACR journals to ensure effective communication and promotion of synergistic opportunities, including but not limited to supporting and enforcing AACR editorial guidelines and policies and working to promote ethical publishing practices
- Provides editorial direction for market research and promotional activities, including highlighting the importance of articles to AACR’s Communications and Public Relations Department to publicize those that will attract substantial media coverage
- Monitors, evaluates, and reports on the activities of competing information products
- At least 5-7 years of experience in scientific or medical journal publishing, including significant senior-level editorial experience
- A track record of peer-reviewed publications in oncology
- Experience as a peer reviewer or as an editorial board member for cancer or cancer-related biomedical journals
- Thorough knowledge of the scientific journal peer-review process
- Knowledge of editorial standards for scientific journals
- Understanding of ethical issues in publishing
- Advanced writing ability and strong communication skills to be able to deal effectively with editors, authors, and in-house staff members
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Parse and judge relevant news to identify unique angles on breaking stories. Strong news judgement essential
- Write and edit news to the highest editorial standards
- Liaise with the marketing and design departments on the production of reports (these will be in print and digital format)
- Consistently originating and executing editorial projects. These must cover all aspects of the contemporary news environment including: Data journalism; Video interviews; Visual content production (eg. infographics); Social media (especially Twitter)
- Develop and execute commercial and editorial special projects
- Work with sales and commercial teams on the origination and development of events
- Frequent travel - this includes This Is Africa hosted conferences, as well as larger international conferences such as the World Bank and IMF Meetings or the World Economic Forum
- Represent the TIA brand at public events, including media and panel appearances
- Integrate TIA with other brands across the FT Group, including Analyze Africa, fDi and the Banker
- Bring in high level content and interviews to bolster the brand
- Key Skills/Experience: *
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Acquires lead-level nonfiction titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication
- Works directly with authors, agents, and all in-house departments
- Conducts and analyzes sales research, with a deep understanding of p&ls
- Minimum 8 years of relevant editorial experience
- Excellent negotiation skills and strong presentation skills
- Established relationships with relevant agents and industry colleagues
- Experience acquiring and editing upmarket nonfiction in the areas of narrative/journalism, history/current affairs and more
- Ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist Editorial Director in creating the ideal digital publishing calendar, informing appropriate publishing velocity content mix to maximize audience growth
- Oversee topline editorial quality through rigorous line editing
- Lead pitch meetings and assign stories across internal team and freelancers
- Achieve clearly established annual goals for average monthly uniques on site
- Ensure content production tracks to established deadlines
- Help build and maintain a deep bullpen of high-quality contributors
- Contribute to weekly editorial data meetings
- Manage operations to established annual production budget
- Build the new property into the leading voice on spirits in North America
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of related work experience in digital publishing
- Proven track record with hiring, developing and leading a digital editorial team, including a minimum of 2 years experience managing both full time staff and contributor network
- Experience identifying fascinating stories not only within the spirits space, but across all editorial verticals
- Demonstrated experience in tying data insights to editorial output
- Team player with the ability delegate tasks effectively while maintaining a watchful eye on quality
- An unmatched passion for the world of spirits and storytelling
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Executive Editor, WSJ Custom Studios Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with the global editorial director to create best-in-class WSJ. Custom Studios custom content campaigns and partnerships from idea to execution
- Oversee creation of comprehensive and compelling editorial platforms and ideas for branded content programs that are digital-centric, but that can be translated across multiple channels, including print, video, mobile and tablet
- Oversee editorial teams of editors and writers in creation of standard setting, award winning content for our advertising partners
- Drive custom content editorial direction for key account pitch work from idea generation to executive outlines creation to final deliverable
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- 50% Assigns and edits or top-edits content for the entire magazine; collaborates with the art and style departments to develop and produce each issue. Manages and mentors junior editors
- 20% Works with digital team to develop content for marthastewartweddings.com and other brand extensions
- 10% Brings editorial projects in on time and on budget
- 10% Improves and increases the visibility of the brand; represents the brand in public appearances
- 10% Works as the primary liaison between editorial and advertising for the magazine; represents the magazine in client meetings and industry events
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Executive Editor, Kids Books Resume Examples & Samples
- Oversee all elements of content for all preschool books, including new series, Look & Learn, First Big Book series, etc., by choosing, assigning and coaching writers to obtain quality text on deadline, and supervising other book team members (editors, researchers, designers, and photo editors) to ensure quality of published material. Edit copy and manage work flow of preschool book teams
- Provide leadership and vision for all content for National Geographic Little Kids (NGLK) magazine by developing, planning and managing all editorial content, working closely with individual story teams to ensure quality product on deadline, maintaining editorial calendar, and exploring new revenue streams and partnerships for NGLK. The Executive Editor will also develop and maintain an online parents' guide for every issue
- Oversee online content for NGLK preschool website, generating ideas and creating content that engages a dual parent/preschool audience
- Maintain expertise in digital preschool trends, and explore new revenue-generating opportunities, including apps and tablet-based experiences
- Represent NGLK in cross-divisional and outside organizations as the in-house preschool expert
- Attend relevant workshops and conferences in order to strategize preschool content across all platforms
- Other duties for various Education and Children's Media projects as assigned
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Executive Editor, Kids Books Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in English or Journalism
- Must have at least 10 years experience as a children’s media editor, ideally with both magazine and book experience
- Must be a very skilled communicator and a skilled writer
- Must have excellent reasoning and basic budgeting skills
- Must be able to effectively use all basic office/computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- The successful candidate will bring an exception knowledge of the preschool sector and will have the demonstrated ability to recruit, cultivate, consult, and work with preschool experts
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Executive Editor, Prevention Resume Examples & Samples
- Uphold the highest health journalism standards
- Top edit key Prevention content both for print and online
- Hire, supervise and coach key writers and editors to find their voice and Prevention’s voice in print, online, and on other platforms
- Identify, select and develop talent and inspire the staff by reinforcing the mission, providing meaningful feedback and creating opportunities for growth and achievement for junior staff
- Find and develop outside contributors who strengthen the brand via their reporting, writing, audiences, and more
- Develop, execute and lead the promotion of Prevention’s most ambitious cross-platform journalism, pushing the brand forward as a recognized leader in health information nationwide
- Interact with the Creative Director and design team, contributing design ideas and supporting them in upholding the brand in design quality and efficiencies
- Develop brand extensions, from DVDs to apps, by working closely with editors and other Rodale departments
- Leverage editorial resources for the benefit of Rodale, Prevention and related print and digital products
- Work closely with Managing Editor to ensure that every product is on time and on budget
- Work collaboratively with other departments and brands at Rodale and facilitate strong community connections with positive interactions and company support
- Identify risks to the business and develop short and long-term strategies to mitigate
- 10 years experience in online or magazine journalism with strong ethics and integrity
- Experience as an executive editor or the top editor in similar capacity
- Excellent management experience and a proven track record of developing top-level talent
- Proven track record of steering editorial greatness and creating a brand with a consistently engaging voice that connects—in words and visually—with its audience
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Regional Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrated ability to lead editorial teams to produce high quality scientific media
- Sound scientific background, with at least a bachelor’s degree in science preferred
- Experience in managing editors and writers to maintain multiple, regular publishing schedules
- Experience producing content that brings complex science to broad non-specialist audiences
- Sound understanding of current best practice in science communication market and the communication needs of customers
- Ability to lead in-house and freelance editorial staff, promoting positive staff behavior and work ethics
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Executive Editor, Montgomery Resume Examples & Samples
- Demonstrated strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate in an environment of accountability
- Demonstrated track record in recruiting a highly successful leadership team highly desirable
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in biomedical field
- Knowledge of editorial process and related matters
- Excellent organisational ability
- Highly customer focused
- Willing to travel occasionally and represent BioMed Central at external events
- Pleasant and tactful telephone manner
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals
- Ability to complete allocated tasks and work to deadlines
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Regional Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- With the Editorial Director set editorial policies, guidelines and workflows for custom publishing in the region
- Manage all editorial aspects of custom publishing projects
- Develop and expand in-house and freelance resources
- Oversee management of writer agreements and image rights for projects in the region and work with colleagues in the Middle East, UK and APAC to ensure global consistency
- Coach and train custom publishing editors and writers
- Provide support, costings, editorial plans, outlines for custom publications and ideas for business development
- Sound scientific background with at least a bachelor's degree in science preferred
- Ability to work to tight and variable deadlines under pressure
- Ability to lead in-house and freelance editorial staff, promoting positive staff behaviour and work ethics
- Experience in compiling complete publications taking into account design and content aspects
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Executive Editor, Motor Trend Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage editorial planning for Motor Trend print magazine including creation and implementation of story ideas and monthly rundowns
- Collaborate with MotorTrend.com teams on content creation and editorial rollout across platforms
- Designate all editorial assignments including stories, press trips, and events
- Plan and oversee Motor Trend’s signature events – Best Driver’s Car, Car of The Year, SUV of The Year, and Truck of The Year
- Oversee content creation for the new car buyer’s guide in print and online
- Occasionally author car reviews including road tests, comparison tests, and features
- Work with editorial team to strategize feature story themes, photography and long-term planning
- Establish and maintain industry contacts
- Work with Production and Art teams in planning and layout of monthly magazine
- Assist with managing and creating social media as needed
- Assist promotion of Motor Trend and its extensions
- Coordinate efforts with Motor Trend brand manager and sales team
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Editor-in-Chief
- Journalism or English degree desired
- 10 years publishing experience preferred
- Previous experience as a senior-level editor in a publishing environment, or equivalent education and experience
- Strong management and organizational skills
- Language skills suitable for a high-level professional publishing position, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, plus proofreading and copyediting capabilities
- Fluency in magazine and online publishing procedures and tools
- Familiarity with popular social media platforms
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Acquire 15-30 new and revised print titles per year in medical undergraduate test prep
- Manage the “Easy” test prep platform business, including content and feature sets as well as expansion of the business into new markets in medical and allied health test prep
- Manage the expansion of MHE’s medical test prep business, especially in digital media, through strategic planning and analysis and timely execution of approved plans
- Travel to medical and allied health campuses
- Developed and maintain thorough understanding of the medical education curriculum, student study behaviors and trends, and the process of building target signings based on competitive analysis, customer insights, and overall market conditions
- Manage a test prep list of approximately 4.5 million in annual revenue in print
- Manage USMLE platform business worth approximately 1.5 million in annual revenue
- Acquire up to 18-30 new/revised titles per year, worth approximately 3 million in annual revenues
- Manage a staff of 2-4, including Project Developmental Editors and USMLE Easy Platform editor
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree or higher in Business, Life Sciences, or applicable fields a plus, or equivalent work experience
- Detailed understanding the new product development process
- Experience managing author teams to achieve timely delivery and publication of manuscript
- Knowledge of digital platforms and digital product development and maintenance
- Strong analysis, product development, management, communication, and financial skills
- Demonstrated successful business negotiation and partner management skills
- Demonstrated contract negotiation and implementation skills
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage collaboration across internal departments– product, financial, marketing and operations – and supervise external resources
- Experience managing business P&Ls
- Outstanding writing and presentation skills
- Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Eight plus years experience in medical publishing preferred
- Editorial experience preferred, additional sales and/marketing experience a plus
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Executive Editor, Nature Partner Journals Resume Examples & Samples
- Guidance and support for external Editors-in-Chief and their Editorial Boards
- Championing the needs of Partnership Editors in Chief, authors and reviewers
- Line management of regionally-based Managing Editors
- Editorial development of new journal launches
- Drive forward the vision for publishing the best open access content
- Provide trusted management of external Editors in Chief
- Ensure the implementation of new policies, workflows, systems and processes, working closely with the Director of Author and Reviewer Services
- PhD in the natural sciences (post-doctoral experience an advantage)
- Excellent management and communication skills
- Excellent leadership and team-building qualities
- Thorough understanding of the scientific process as it pertains to STM publishing
- Thorough understanding of the needs of authors and referees as key customers
- Enthusiasm and passion for excellence in science
- Credibility and respect from editorial teams
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor's Degree (medical or science related degree preferred)
- 15+ years of experience with a medical print or online publication
- Strong experience developing video content for a professional medical audience
- Clinical and/or editorial experience in above specialties strongly preferred. Conversant with key/emerging issues in prevention, diagnosis and treatment
- Superior grasp of AMA style, ability to integrate with Medscape style
- Familiarity with Web publishing and basic website analytics
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Executive Editor, Snapchat Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop and lead multimedia content for POPSUGAR’s Snapchat channel
- Set overall voice and vision and lead Snapchat team executing this vision on a hourly, daily, monthly, and yearly basis
- 10 years of senior content leadership with a top tier publisher or agency
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Executive Editor, Brides Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with editor-in-chief to plan editorial lineup for six issues
- Generate smart, unexpected ideas for well features, multi-platform packages, and events
- Manage the editorial team—features, real weddings, wedding style, travel, beauty and fashion editorial
- Top-edit the magazine and enhance its modern voice
- Collaborate with visuals team to illustrate stories in a compelling way
- Oversee editors’ digital contributions
- Recruit and develop excellent writers who speak to millennial brides
- Develop compelling display copy with junior editors
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Executive Editor, The Huffington Post Resume Examples & Samples
- 15+ years of newsroom experience, at least 3 of those in a leadership role
- Experience overseeing a team of 30+ reporters and editors in fast-paced newsroom environment
- Deep understanding of all kinds of news reporting: breaking, enterprise, investigative, trends
- Demonstrated history of directing impactful journalism across platforms, digital and distributed, as well as crunch-time decision making
- Ability to interpret data and analytics to inform coverage decisions and meet goals
- Talent for sharp, provocative headline and lead writing
- History of working collaboratively across departments, including product, analytics, audience development, social, and business development
- Facility with digital newsroom analytics and tools and skill with incorporating audience information into coverage decisions
- Passion for management and mentorship of newsroom talent
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Executive Editor of Originals Resume Examples & Samples
- Lead ideation and scripting of concepts for recurring/repeatable original franchises, in the studio and outside the studio, across different styles (documentary, branded etc.)
- Collaborate across departments to determine the content roadmap, production method and budget
- Act as the primary liaison for third party production of original video
- Manage pre-production, segment production, and post-production for field shoots
- Identify talent to expand the Dodo family, both on and behind the camera
- 7-10 years of experience as a producer/editor of original content; at least 2 years of management experience
- Experience working with both internal and external production teams
- Deep understanding of all aspects of video creation and fluency in industry-standard tools and software
- Output driven, task focused, and strong attention to detail, able to set and meet daily delivery goals that support big picture goals, self-disciplined, self-starter, transparent with status updates
- A team player, flexible, fast-moving, patient, go-with-the-flow, resilient, with strong leadership and delegation skills but also a "fill the void" attitude
- Interest in understanding performance of content through data-driven insights
- Digital native mindset and social media savvy
- A passion for animals!
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Executive Editor, Random House Resume Examples & Samples
- Acquires manuscripts that meet the goals of the Random House publishing program
- Proposes and evaluates new projects; works with high-level authors on shaping and developing material
- Negotiates purchase of acquisition contracts with current and new authors
- Manages the imprint/division’s relationships with key authors
- Collaborates with design and production departments on style, schedule, format, and aesthetics of publication
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- List Management: Ensures publishing lists are filled out and well-spaced in time for annual planning and presentation to sales; works to publish projects from our key authors each fiscal year; ensures we are publishing to our target categories and stated revenue goals; plans for ancillary products including derivatives and format conversions
- (Senior) Editorial staff management. Holds regular one on one meetings and helps editorial staff as necessary; conducts annual employee alignment meetings and reviews
- Author Acquisition: Identifies and pursues potential author targets; creates book concepts for target authors as needed; makes initial contacts and sets meetings; prepares proposals and makes presentations at Ed Board and Pub Board meetings; interfaces with literary agents; negotiates terms through signed deal memo and long-form contract
- Product Development: Researches needs in the marketplace to create proprietary products and brands; sustains brands; makes product presentations at Pub Board and Sales Conferences
- Author Retention: Contacts agents and authors on a regular basis; creates book concepts for current authors; prepares for and attends planning meetings with major authors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style,
- Leadership and people management skills,
- Effective at managing multiple ongoing tasks simultaneously
- Efficient product development management
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills,
- Excellent editing skills,
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Executive Editor, Iraq Resume Examples & Samples
- Review the programming policy, schedule and current content, revise and adapt as required in order to adhere to robust editorial standards and a clear public service remit
- Review and develop revised staffing structures and working processes in order to equip the partners to deliver the improved editorial proposition above
- Scrutinise existing editorial practices, draw out new editorial policy and practical guides, devise a roll-out plan to the staff of both partners from senior editorial roles at each HQ to field reporters across Iraq
- Mentor and support the management of the two partners in restructuring their operations and their associated budgets
- Work with the on-air team, review their performance with them and with the local management, train, coach and advise as necessary, including periodic post-mortems with programme teams
- Develop new strands of programming to reach IDPs and returnees in order to include these communities in the civic dialogue
- Be the senior point of contact with UN agencies, Iraqi authorities and project donors on the ground in order to ensure the integrity of the coverage and the safety and respect of individuals, as well as explain and demonstrate project achievements in line with stated objectives
- Work with the Country Director to agree operating budget and associated programmatic outputs, sign off on monthly expenditure reports
- Work with the Country Director to identify further needs and opportunities to extend reach beyond the current platforms and in line with BBC Media Actions strategy for Iraq
- Provide monthly editor-in-chief reports, detailing achievements, analysis performance against pre-defined indicators of success
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Executive Editor Contemporary OB / Gyn Resume Examples & Samples
- Regularly confers with management to contribute to the editorial strategy; reviews production schedules, generates content ideas, and communicates departmental status and needs
- Manages the daily editorial content development activities including, but not limited to, individual employee work assignments, freelance activities, coordination with the production team, and conversion of content concepts into material useable on multiple media platforms
- Contributes brand content by writing, interviewing, facilitating, commissioning, directing, or in other ways causing content to be created
- Maintains positive professional relationships with authors, industry experts, and other internal and external contacts related to the generation and preparation of content
- Provides content within the limits of the operating budget; manages expenses within budget
- Directs the development of templates, style guides, and other work tools to facilitate the efficient generation of content, and the preservation and transmission of best practices
- May manage all documentation for freelance writers, including license agreements, exemption forms and W9s
- Contributes to the development of workplace metrics to enable better use of resources and improved ability to evaluate the efficacy of new products, tools, services, and media options as they are available
- Four-year degree in Journalism or a related field, with at least three years of progressive experience in a media-related, content or writing position. Demonstrated ability to decisively balance budget limits with high-performance goals. Proficiency with communications software. Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment. Excellent scheduling, organization and communication skills
- Regularly confers with the appropriate parties to formulate the content strategy, contribute to the advertising and content calendar, establish production schedules, and generate ideas and plans for revenue producing ventures using brand resources
- Serves as brand spokesperson for brand related functions; attends industry conferences, trade shows, and other events representing the brand and the Company
- Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with authors, industry experts, and other internal and external contacts
- Oversees and has approval responsibility for the production of content for all media platforms used
- Prepares or assists in preparation of the content operating budget and is responsible for providing content within budget limits
- Responsible for the selection and use of Editorial Advisory Board members to meet the needs and goals of the Company
- Maintains timely knowledge of market needs and industry trends through reader surveys, industry research, networking with key opinion leaders, and other means
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent; post-graduate education and experience in the healthcare field preferred
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in a media-related field
- Superb written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to develop positive working relationships quickly, particularly with physicians and national Key Opinion Leaders in the women's health therapeutic area, and Publishing Team in order to creatively brainstorm and partner on content and special projects opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to understand budgeting and resource allocation processes and methods
- Familiarity with content management systems and social media; Specific knowledge of Censhare, Alfresco, Omniture analytics and SEO strategies a plus
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
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Executive Editor, Men s Health Resume Examples & Samples
- A keen eye for prose and understanding of the Men's Health tone
- Experience managing mid- to large-size editorial staffs
- Skill editing science- and service-based reporting
- A collaborative spirit but also a critical eye for new and fresh stories
- A solid roster of writers and/or the ability to divine new talent from the journalism landscape
- A practiced hand for magazine packaging skills
- Knowledge of the magazine landscape at large--including magazines beyond the competition
- A diplomatic approach to guiding the art, photo, and fashion teams
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Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Working with the Senior Director, contribute and adhere to product plans including instructional models and editorial guidelines, working within established development schedules and project budgets
- Work with program authors and consultants as needed, eliciting input, managing expectations, and building rapport and enthusiasm
- Manage 3 editors and external freelancers and vendors as needed
- Write, review, edit, and approve content as needed
- Ensure content alignment to relevant research and early learning standards
- Maintain ongoing coordination with content leads in Early Literacy & Language and Early Math & Content Areas
- Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with peers in art & design, production, marketing, finance, and operations departments
- Present finished products at conferences and meetings
- Keep current on research and trends in early childhood education and share important information with colleagues
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Executive Editor, Nextgov Resume Examples & Samples
- Setting the strategic direction for Nextgov’s coverage, digital products and events. Also responsible for overseeing special editorial projects and development of digital tools, from ebooks to apps, to other brand extensions, such as social media
- Overseeing Nextgov’s editorial staff, including management retention and recruiting
- Playing a leadership role in efforts to grow Nextgov’s audience across social channels, newsletters, mobile, and other platforms
- Serving as the public face and voice of Nextgov at events, and coordinating with our events team to plan them
- Editing daily news stories
- Soliciting and editing articles from external contributors
- Writing occasional news articles and analysis pieces
- 5+ years of professional journalistic experience as an editor and/or writer, preferably in the area of information technology
- Strong editing, writing and analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Experience in digital publishing and social media
- Ability to direct the work of a team of reporters, editors, web producers and outside contributors in a collaborative work environment
- Strong connections in the federal information technology community
- A positive, team-oriented, good-natured and energetic attitude
- Force of Ideas -- At the center of Atlantic Media work are the ideas within our writing. We believe that ideas – to the good and not – have consequence. Our highest work is bringing rigor, insight, intellectual honesty, to that ultimate purpose of separating the bad from the good, giving voice, argument, and flight to the latter
- Spirit of Generosity -- Atlantic Media seeks in its ranks a spirit of generosity – a natural disposition in each colleague toward service and selfless conduct. Atlantic Media writing should be cut from the same cloth – critical on the merits but informed by charity and forbearance in measuring motive and personal character
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VP, Executive Editor Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for the development, management, and execution of the creative global publishing strategy, that includes digital, that is aligned to the overall global publishing strategy. Ensures global strategy is communicated and aligned to meet global needs
- Implement new editorial creation for our key brands for all publishing formats per our publishing strategic plans
- Strategize with the WBCP Franchise, Sales & Retail Business Development, and Creative/Product Development departments to implement the overall brand strategy for our properties through publishing and integrate our publishing licensing strategy with company goals
- Work with the internal WBCP regional offices to implement the above strategies and develop sales/marketing goals for publishing. Identify key partners in each territory and region. Establish and maintain key communication tools globally
- Manage and maintain a system for domestic and international publishing production. This includes production services, fulfillment services and approval procedures as needed to maintain our business
- Actively pursue new publishing partners globally. Work with our publishing licensees both directly and via our local publishing account executives to provide sales, marketing, and production support. Maintain key relationships and stay informed of industry trends
- Investigate, develop plans, and enter new categories for the Global Marketplace
- Implement Key Account Management for Global Accounts (e.g., Eaglemoss and Panini) with business plans, annual meetings, and local territory visits
- Responsible for growth and development of staff in support of global initiatives
