Brown Alumni Magazine Editor & Publisher

Job Description:

The Editor & Publisher of the Brown Alumni Magazine (BAM) is an innovative, creative thinker with expertise in managing all facets of producing a high-quality, consumer-oriented magazine with a primary readership of Brown University alumni. The Editor & Publisher develops, directs and manages all editorial, art and business operations of the University’s award-winning magazine, which publishes in print four times a year with an audited circulation of 105,000, in addition to a monthly e-newsletter and social media presence.

As part of the role stewarding the University's flagship magazine, the Editor and Publisher is part of a collaborative leadership team in the Office of University Communications that considers issues of the University’s positioning among alumni, who make up Brown’s largest core constituency. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Communications, the Editor & Publisher leads a staff of five professionals responsible for the writing, editing, advertising, art direction and production of the BAM. This includes overseeing the management of contracts with freelance writers, editors, illustrators and photographers, as well as relationships with the generations of alumni who contribute their news and letters to the BAM. The incumbent also manages the magazine’s budget, its print, mail and supply contracts and all aspects of business operations, ensuring the sustainability of the magazine.

The Editor & Publisher maintains important relationships with Alumni Relations, the Brown Alumni Association and an independent advisory board of alumni who help represent the interests of alumni and support the editor in advancing best practices for a quality magazine. The incumbent also provides guidance and leadership to other magazine editors across Brown, including leveraging opportunities for joint contracts and aligned business operations, when feasible.

The Editor & Publisher is responsible for demonstrating excellent editorial judgment, strength in storytelling, acumen in strategic planning and strong organizational skills to manage the editorial, production and business operations of the magazine. The incumbent is called upon to work well with audiences representing diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, reflecting the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion as necessary for advancing Brown's academic mission. The Editor & Publisher is responsible for directing the BAM’s continued evolution as it seeks to deepen the connections among all members of the University community, keeping Brown relevant to readers as they and their alma mater continue to develop and change.

Major Responsibilities:

- Development of magazine print and digital content with compelling stories and inviting design, published on a regular production schedule for print and an ongoing basis for web and digital. Work with BAM staff to develop and maintain a digital presence that takes advantage of emerging interactive technologies to both present and enhance the content of the magazine.

- Strategic editorial planning and implementation

- Strategic financial planning and financial oversight

- Researching and writing feature and other articles

- Management of the performance of individual staff members, ensuring they work productively as problem solvers and collaborators

- Providing leadership to other print magazine editors and publishers

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 10 years experience editing and writing for magazines
• A minimum of seven years experience managing a staff
• A minimum of five years of publishing experience, including extensive involvement in ad sales, production contracts, direct-mail fundraising, and budget oversight
• Strong command of the principles of magazine journalism
• Expertise in design, production and printing procedures and standards
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, including expert knowledge of Associated Press, Chicago
• and MLA writing standards
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and enforce deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with print and other vendors, including managing vendor contracts
• Experience with digital and social media engagement, including engagement analytics
• Robust contacts among professional journalists and magazine editors
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences in an inclusive environment

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Broad interest in and knowledge of issues affecting higher education
• Ability to motivate and inspire staff
• Ability to communicate and interact well with highly educated constituencies
• Diplomacy in dealing with individuals of varying backgrounds on- and off-campus

Please attach both a cover letter and resume when submitting application.

Background check satisfactory to Brown University.

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Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.