At Cahaba Media Group, we are a team of editors and creative minds who produce and publish leading B2B publications and digital media products for our respective industries. We’re a company focused on growth and the development of our employees, as well as the educational content that engages our audiences.
Wondering if you're a good fit? We are looking for a brand steward who will be responsible for the editorial direction, brand strategy, operations, and all content and brand extensions. You are a deadline-driven, organized and energetic editor and manager looking to further your career in the publishing world. You thrive in a role in which words, freedom of creativity and meeting deadlines make your days whole. You:
- Have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or communications
- Have 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Have copy editing experience
- Have reporting and/or writing experience
- Are comfortable with the prospect of managing a team or have experience managing a team
- Have podcast or webinar hosting and/or editing experience
- Have experience attending or hosting trade shows and/or industry-specific conferences
- Love meeting new people and learning about a new industry
- Are familiar with AP Style, InDesign and WordPress (or similar content management systems)
- Are comfortable wearing many hats
Responsibilities as lead editor include:
- Set the strategic editorial policy for the brand commensurate with the company’s overall goals
- Oversee all editorial direction for print and web products
- Supervise editorial team and liaise with sales
- Supervise freelance teams, including photographers and writers
- Oversee print issue production and web content schedules
- Provide cover direction & guidance for the Creative Services department
- Build out, manage and approve budget and spending on behalf of brand
- Build out and launch promotional campaigns for special sections
- Facilitate and conduct webinar program and sales inquiries into webinar scheduling in partnership with webinar project manager
- Foster industry involvement, representation at events, conferences, association memberships, etc.
- Manage and expand Editorial Advisory Board
- Handle reader communication; conduct calls, solicit feedback, etc.
- Manage sales outreach (monitor SDR leads, “hot” requests and assign sales leads for content)
- Represent the brand externally at events and in the media to raise its profile
- Create and manage industry partnerships/sponsorships/trade-out programs
- Coordinate and compile special sections and special advertising sections
- Lead sponsored content edits and approvals
- Manage other special projects (reader survey, style guide, media guide, etc.)
- Edit and assist with sales materials as necessary (promotional emails, presentation decks, requests for proposals, online sponsored content, etc.)
- Hire, retain and develop editorial staff for the GRAPHICS PRO brand
- Document and conduct employee reviews
We strive to offer an environment that provides our employees with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(K) & Company Match
- Paid time off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Student Loan 401K Match
- Flexible hours
- Referral bonuses
- Training and growth opportunities
This position may be performed remotely within the United States in any of the lower 48 states with the exception of California.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or communications
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Copy editing experience
- Reporting and/or writing experience
- Experience managing a team or comfort with managing a team
- Podcast or webinar hosting and/or editing experience
- Experience attending or hosting trade shows and industry-specific conferences
- Familiarity with AP Style
- Familiarity with InDesign
- Familiarity with WordPress or similar content management systems
What We Do
Founded in 2002, Cahaba Media Group is a growing company with an entrepreneurial mindset. We publish trade magazines, websites and e-newsletters that are leaders in their respective industries. We hire the best people, we work hard and we value integrity over everything else. We are keenly focused on engaging our audiences and connecting them to our customers through exceptional products and services. We believe that a good work-life balance is critical to long-term success. The phrase “A Great Place To Work” is more than a catchphrase for our company. It is printed on the wall of our conference room, surrounded by a collection of phrases that, together, reflect the intentionally managed, values-based company culture that is critically important to us. VALUES & PRINCIPLES At Cahaba Media Group, our first and most important value is INTEGRITY. We are honest, we do the right thing and you can count on us to honor our commitments. We believe that our reputation—as individuals and as an organization—is our most valuable asset, and we work every day to improve it. We value honesty and treating people right more than we value profits. We endeavor to treat our customers and vendors with respect. We seek accounts and relationships—not just orders. We only want customers who receive value from doing business with us. We produce products for our readers that are designed to be imminently practical, timely and readable. This builds loyal readership, which our advertisers greatly appreciate. Each of our brands has an Editorial Advisory Board made up of well-respected, knowledgeable experts in that brand’s industry. These professionals work with our editorial teams to ensure that our content is always relevant and useful to its audience. We seek to be good customers and treat our vendors as we would want them to treat us. We play fair. We are honest with our requirements and feedback and we pay our bills on time.
