Editor

Pittsburgh Magazine’s editor leads a talented and diverse staff and contributors in capturing the essence of Pittsburgh in print and online. This full-time management position is based at the magazine’s Washington’s Landing office. A journalism degree or related field and 10 years of publication editing and management experience desired.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching and developing story ideas pertinent to the region, editing all magazines and newsletters, heavy collaboration with publisher, creative director, digital director and pre-press. Excellent creative skills and strong headline and deck writing are essential.
• Serve as a key member of the executive management team of magazine, with publisher and advertising director, contributing to business strategy and development of new print, online and event products.
• Editorial budget responsibility, including establishing and maintaining contracts for contributing writers/columnists. Generate column and article ideas.
• Plan, develop and oversee content for Pittsburgh Magazine in all its communication channels (print, web, digital edition, eNewsletters, social media, video, etc.).
• Lead editorial team in writing and sending our various newsletters, including our daily 412 newsletter. Manage team responsibilities and the story schedule, and plan ahead for story development. Work with Digital Director, who sets vision and strategy aimed at increasing traffic and engagement.
• Oversight of editing and proofing all brand content for grammar, style, accuracy and clarity.
• Plan and write editorial calendar for media kits annually.
• Work with publisher to improve the magazine. Act as ambassador of the magazine in the community, establishing partnerships and collaborations that lead to growth and development of audience and brand.
• Management of the internship program and attend career day sessions at local colleges/universities to recruit new interns.
• Attend events and stay visible in the community and active in areas that reflects our readers’ interests and generates relevant, topical story development.
• Identify and recruit new and interesting voices appropriate for an evolving and tuned-in media organization.
• Identify, recruit and cultivate editorial management talent from inside and outside the magazine with an eye toward developing a deep editorial bench for future management opportunities.

Desired attributes include:

• Excellent people management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Pittsburgh, its history, unique qualities and stories.
• Advanced appreciation of food, the arts, popular culture and an understanding of the people of Pittsburgh and the tastes of Pittsburgh Magazine audiences.
• Advanced ability to follow and shape stories at various stages of development.
• Advanced news journalism experience and news judgment; understands lifestyle and community topics from a journalistic point of view.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Conscientious and energetic, reliable in his/her responsibilities
• Active in the community, observing trends, people and ideas
• Willing and comfortable serving as a public face of the magazine
• Flexible and collaborative
• Full of ideas: an energetic yet collegial brainstormer
• Digitally savvy and familiar with a variety of online environments and tools
• A meticulous and detail-oriented person who wants to get every fact right
• Accustomed to consistently meeting deadlines

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or a related field, strong writer/editor, 10+ years of editorial experience, goal driven with the ability to adapt to change and to new opportunities, ability to work independently as well as a team and community member, strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, interest in and willingness to learn, and interest in and willingness to stay engaged in new audience-driven analytics and social media.
• Strong project- and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage daily and weekly deadlines.
• Ability to organize and plan projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze reader/user feedback and respond appropriately.

About our company:

Pittsburgh Magazine, founded in 1969, was owned by WQED Pittsburgh prior to its acquisition by Wiesnermedia LLC, a Denver-based publishing company, in 2009. Pittsburgh Magazine is the No. 1 magazine in Pittsburgh, with more readers, online visitors and advertisers than any other. Built on a foundation of independent, quality journalism, the Pittsburgh Magazine brand is a trusted information partner for our most engaged residents and visitors.

Job inquiries:

Please email a cover letter (including compensation requirements) and resume to [email protected]. Letters without compensation requirements will not be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please. For more information on Pittsburgh Magazine, please visit pittsburghmagazine.com. EOE.