The Editorial Services Manager provides editorial expertise for MSP client communications, ensuring vibrant, error-free content, produced on time to high-quality standards. This position is responsible for establishing editorial style guides, overseeing and directing content for newsletters and magazines, and editing all clients’ mass communications as needed.

LOCATION:
Rockville, MD (Possibility for Hybrid)

COMPANY:
MSP is a fast-paced association management company located in Rockville, MD with over 20 clients. Qualified candidate must possess 5+ years experience, be highly motivated, able to set and shift priorities as needed to meet deadlines, be capable of working independently and as a strong team player, have outstanding problem-solving ability, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously. Association experience is a plus. Excellent benefits package.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• I. Editing
  • Proof/edit all client mass communications—newsletters/magazines, brochures, ads, blast emails, meeting materials, website content, etc.
• II. Publications
  • Serve as managing editor for print publications
  • Work with client newsletter editors, committees, members, and others on the coordination of all articles and production schedules
  • Work with client editorial review committees on the solicitation and review of newsletter articles
  • Communicate editorial feedback with article authors
  • Work with the Marketing Director to establish production schedules, add schedules to Asana, and ensure that deadlines are met
  • Work with Production Managers on print and publication needs
  • Work closely with graphic designers on newsletters and publications to ensure accuracy of content (i.e. text, charts, and graphics) and adherence to branding
• III. Association Management
  • Work closely with other staff and volunteers to create high-quality publications and communications
  • Work with task forces, committees, and boards of directors as required
  • Help prepare materials required for board and other meetings

 QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the job specific duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university and an appropriate amount of experience to complement education
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Minimum of five years marketing experience (including any of the following: journalism, creative or technical writing, copyediting, proofing)
• Excellent computer skills. Experience with various software packages and platforms, which include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, InCopy, ISSU, GTxcel, Asana, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Experience working for an association is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Reports directly to the Director of Marketing