Managing Editor Job Description

This managing editor job description can be used to attract experienced candidates capable of leading your business and promote its growth.

Managing Editor Responsibilities are as following

Determining issues, content and topics by collaborating with the editor in chief
Hiring, coaching and supervising personnel
Planning and managing everyday operations

Job brief of managing editor

We are looking for a skilled Managing Editor who can supervise our company’s daily publishing operations. As a managing editor, you will be reporting to the editor-in-chief and oversee writers, editors and other staff.
A managing editor is the one who combines innovative ideas of a writer with the practical focus of an operations manager. You should be capable of suggesting ideas for stories and seeing them through to publication. We expect excellent organizational and leadership skills as well as a unique problem-solving ability from the candidate.

What will you learn?

Planning and managing everyday operations
Coordinating the editorial publications and meetingsOverseeing proofreading procedures and edit copy when necessary
Hiring, coaching and supervising personnel
Working in collaboration with the editor-in-chief to determine issues, content and topics
Assisting in evaluating finalized copy for compliance with policies, style and tone
Resolving issues as and when they arise
Planning and approving assignments for writers and editors
Controlling schedules and enforce deadlines (for writers, photographers, designers, etc.)
Attending events on behalf of the company or editor in chief