Editor

Quilting Arts Magazine

Golden Peak Media is seeking an editor for Quilting Arts Magazine. As editor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the content and direction of each issue. You’re a fit if you are connected to the art quilting community through a personal or professional practice, and you’re passionate about creativity, community and media. This position reports to the editorial director for Quilting. Join a creative, energetic team as we inspire, educate, and connect with others who love art quilting as much as we do.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop editorial strategy for Quilting Arts magazine and associated platforms, working with a team to deliver compelling magazine issues, newsletters, video, web, and social media content
Research and identify trends, topics, and stories that resonate with the Quilting Arts target audience
Oversee content, assigning to staff and freelance writers, gathering images, writing, editing, proofreading
Manage the editorial calendar and meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines
Collaborate with the Creative design team to develop and produce each issue
Use data analytics to contribute to editorial strategy and inform content decisions for audience engagement and growth
Recruit, manage, and nurture relationships with a variety of contributors, including industry professionals and emerging artists
Support content and program development for the Quilting Arts PBS television program

Qualifications:

Experience writing, assigning, reporting, and editing for magazines and websites
Knowledge of publishing processes, including editorial planning and mapping, advertising and production flow
Experience building engagement via social channels and blogging
Experience teaching or demonstrating quilting techniques or other crafts
Familiarity with quilting industry trends and knowledge of the Art Quilting audience
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, social platforms
Strong copyediting and proofreading abilities; knowledge of AP Style
Excellent judgment for fact checking, original reporting, and journalistic best practices
Strong management skills of people and processes
Experience in managing editorial budgets

Must-have qualifications

At least 2 years of work experience do you have assigning and editing for magazines, or websites.
At least 2 years of work experience do you have developing social strategies and content for a brand.
At least 5 years of experience do you have managing a team of more than two people?
At least 5 years of work experience do you have writing for magazines, newsletters, or websites?
Colorado resident. Non-Colorado residents will not be considered for this position.

Why You’ll Love Golden Peak Media:

We love crafting and arts, and if you do too, you can live it every day.
Our brands -- from Fons & Porter’s Love of QuiltingtoArtists Magazine -- are celebrated brands and you will help shape them for an even brighter future.
You’ll work with talented, interesting people. We work hard and we have fun too. We care deeply about crafting and each other.
We cultivate curiosity, take risks, learn by doing, and reward future thinking.
We encourage all voices. We embrace the notion that debate is healthy and impassioned discourse leads to our best results.

Salary $55,000 and higher, commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send letter of interest and resume kbutler@goldenpeakmedia.com

Golden Peak Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Golden, CO 80401

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