Editorial Team Lead

Are you someone who can see the forest and trees and help others do the same? Are you highly collaborative and enthusiastic? If this describes you, an exciting opportunity exists with our client, a well-respected non-profit located in Milwaukee!! Put your editing and leadership skills to use in this collaborative, team focused environment!

The Editorial Team Leader Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Communications Director to conceptualize and develop overall messaging around healthy lifestyle issues. 
• Stays abreast of trends in health and wellness to inform team decisions. 
• Collaborates with Editorial Board to create annual editorial calendar, integrating content with organization’s mission and themes. 
• Creates an environment where other team members are encouraged to explore and exchange ideas that help the organization and those it serves. 
• Works closely with editor and lead designer of the magazine to ensure consistent tone, messaging and branding. 
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to adapt print content for digital use and vice versa. 
• Reviews campaign results with Communications Director to ensure themes and stories continue to support organizational objectives and are communicated in a way that is meaningful and actionable for the people the organization serves.

 Required Attributes:

• Comfortable working with changing priorities and deadlines
• Welcomes opportunities for growth 
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple projects
• Able to quickly understand and apply new concepts to projects 
• Able to give and receive feedback graciously 
• Passion for health and wellness a plus 

• 3-5 years’ experience writing and editing promotional and editorial copy
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Basic understanding of layout and design principles 
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office 
• Familiarity with PC and Mac 
• Ability to engage audiences through social media and blogging
• Ability to read and interpret web analytics and Facebook insights a plus 
• Basic working knowledge of SEO principles a plus
• Familiarity with AP Style a plus

Working hours are 8 to 4:30 with some flexibility!!

GREAT benefits with health, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 401K with very generous employer contribution, fun working environment, lots of room for growth and creativity.