Associate Editorial Director

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

Associate Editorial Director

The Associate Editorial Director is instrumental in overseeing editorial operations, driving strategic growth initiatives, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. This position requires advanced leadership skills, extensive content experience, and a commitment to achieving strategic objectives through effective communication and collaboration.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Develop and adhere to complex timelines involving multiple team members and departments to ensure timely execution of projects and initiatives.
• Develop strategic growth plans that involve coordination across groups, including conducting SWOT analyses and leveraging insights to inform decision-making.
• Cascade communication effectively through groups, ensuring alignment with company objectives and fostering collaboration.
• Oversee extensive and diverse content production, both print and digital, to maintain quality standards and meet audience needs.
• Manage direct reports, including managers of others, assigning, and validating daily tasks and programs to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of management principles and set SMART goals to drive performance and achieve objectives.
• Conduct weekly team meetings and daily huddles to provide updates, foster collaboration, and drive accountability.
• Apply knowledge of the 7 Strata of Strategy, one-page business plans, an owner's mentality, insurgency, and frontline obsession to inform decision-making and drive strategic direction.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills, with the ability to delegate effectively to achieve strategic plans and drive results.
• Manage staff effectively, including involvement in firing decisions and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Lead 4 to 9 associates across multiple brands or offerings, fostering friendly competition to draw out a passion for winning and achieve strategic objectives.
• Follow established strategies and best practices while continuously seeking out ways to improve, innovate, and boost efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• A lifelong learner who is always hungry to gain and apply knowledge.
• Six or more years of experience in editorial roles, with demonstrated leadership and management capabilities.

• Proven track record of driving growth and achieving strategic objectives through effective communication and collaboration.
• Extensive content experience across print and digital mediums, with a commitment to maintaining quality standards and meeting audience needs.
• Strong understanding of management principles and the ability to set SMART goals to drive performance and achieve objectives.
• Familiarity with Scaling Up and other strategic frameworks, with the ability to apply insights to inform decision-making.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to delegate effectively and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Advanced staff management skills, including involvement in firing decisions and fostering friendly competition to drive results.
• Commitment to following established strategies and best practices while continuously seeking out ways to improve and innovate.

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading multimedia platform in the medical communication and education field.
• Travel required for industry conferences and events.

If you are a seasoned editorial professional with advanced leadership skills and a passion for driving strategic growth and innovation, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join our team and help us continue to deliver high-quality content while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and alignment with our company values.

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