Editorial Manager

October 31

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Description

• Develop and execute a data-driven editorial strategy for Planetizen websites, products, and publications. • Set goals and define the editorial direction. • Prioritize content activities for the team. • Manage the content budget as part of the broader Planetizen financial picture and goals. • Represent the content team on Planetizen’s leadership team. • Report on key projects and metrics weekly. • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to achieve shared company goals. • Manage and refine editorial calendars. • Curate, write, and edit news, features, blogs, and other content. • Network with, recruit, contract, and coordinate with writers, instructors, partners, and creators. • Participate in social media and YouTube video production, including scripting. • Leverage planning subject matter expertise and ensure content relevance and quality. • Monitor the planning media landscape and stay informed of the latest news. • Manage and support the Editor and Video Producer & Editor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience. • Background in and passion for urban planning and familiarity with the planning media landscape. • Strong editing and writing skills; online journalism or communications experience preferred. • Demonstrated success growing a media website. • Technical skills like content management systems, SEO, and data analytics. • Strong prioritization, project management, organization, and follow-through. • Experience managing and collaborating with teams. • Familiarity with digital tools like Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, Jira, Notion, Adobe Creative Suite, Analytics, content management systems, and more. • Enthusiasm for learning about all aspects of growing a business.

Benefits

• Paid time off (15 days increasing to 20 after four years) • Holiday time off (~10 days per year) • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (Employer selected plan, paid at 95%) • Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match (after 60 days) • Performance and compensation reviews annually.