Representing Ocala Magazine, the Managing Editor should maintain a positive, professional, helpful attitude with all editorial subjects, readers, advertisers, co-workers and the community at large.

Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with Publisher, Art Department and Sales Department to curate and keep track of magazine content each month and for months ahead with editorial calendars.
• Coordinate assignment of all editorial content 1-3 months out.
• Maintain continuity of structure for all editorial content – i.e., headline, deck, bylines, photo captions/cutlines, cover callouts, credits, info boxes, etc.
• Write approximately 1-3 features per issue, as-needed.
• Lead the coordination of special events, special issues, and special sections in the magazine.
• Write filler editorial voice material throughout magazine as-needed, including some intros and table of contents, captions, etc.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling artwork/photography from subjects (working in tandem with art department and photographers).
• Maintain editorial production to ensure all content is in under deadlines.
• Assist in copy-editing and proof reading.
• Attend community events as-needed.
• Help with maintaining and organizing vendor accounts and general office work.