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

The Marketing Manager is responsible for the overall branding, messaging, communications, and developing of the marketing strategy for several of MSP’s clients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salaried)

LOCATION: Hybrid – Rockville, MD

MSP is a fast-paced association management company located in Rockville, MD with over 20 clients. Qualified candidate must possess 4+ 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. Strategy and Marketing Plan Development

• Confer with staff to set goals for the client
• Research the market, competition, to determine the best outlets to gain visibility
• Develop marketing plan, strategy, and budget that will reach clients’ goals
• Secure marketing vehicles that will best deliver desired message (e.g. comprehensive campaign planning and execution, purchase banner ads, order mailing lists, schedule emails and social posts, etc.)
• Monitor the budget throughout the year to make sure it is not exceeded
• Monitor marketing results throughout the year to make sure they are reaching goals—adjusting them as needed • Report results of marketing campaigns, including regular analytics reporting

II. Promotional Materials and Newsletters

• Work with production manager on look and branding of all promotional materials
• Facilitate and manage the copy for all promotional materials and newsletters
• Proof, edit, and assist other staff members in writing copy for communications as needed

III. Website Development and Maintenance

• Update client websites on an as-needed basis
• Facilitate and manage the copy and create navigation for existing and new websites
• Work with web manager and web hosting companies on development and maintenance of websites, and complicated edits

IV. Association Management

• Act as client liaison and representative
• Work with client task forces, committees, and boards of directors as required
• Complete tasks assigned by committees
• Prepare marketing reports and recommendations for board of directors and committees
• Assist in serving members by responding to inquiries, providing information, and performing association management duties as required

 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
• Minimum of five years marketing experience
• Excellent computer skills. Experience with various software packages and platforms, which include but are not limited to Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, membership databases, etc.
• Experience creating marketing strategy, marketing plans, budgets, implementing
  plans, and analyzing results
• Experience with website redesign a plus (WordPress experience a plus)
• Experience with social media and Hootsuite
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with an online eblast application (i.e. Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc.)
• Experience with project management tools (i.e. Asana and others)
• Excellent customer service skills

Reports directly to the Director of Marketing