Associate Editor

About the role

Safari Club International (SCI) is the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting sustainable-use wildlife conservation worldwide for over 50 years. As the only hunting rights organization with a Washington D.C.-based national and international advocacy team and an all species focus, SCI mobilizes nearly 150 chapters and affiliate networks representing millions of hunters around the world.

This position is responsible for originating, editing, organizing and managing content from internal and external sources for the monthly Safari Times, bimonthly Safari Magazine and other publications produced by the SCI Publications Department.

Responsibilities

• Screen articles to determine if they are acceptable for publication based on the needs of SCI members-readers and the mission of SCI.
• Curate articles from members, contributing authors and other sources and enforce submission deadlines.
• Copy edit and line edit articles submitted by internal departments, chapters, freelancers and other external sources to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency and adherence to the organization’s editorial standards and SCI Publication Department guidelines.
• Proofread edited articles prior to publication.
• Acquire, produce and use Digital Asset Management system to maximize visual impact and coherent storytelling of publications and posts.
• Ensure most recent editions of publications and individual features are available on the SCI website in a timely manner.
• Assist with special issues, feature packages and themed editions.
• Work with printer to ensure products are delivered on schedule to USPS SCF and BMC centers for domestic mailing and international mailing service.
• Work with internal sources and vendors to deliver updated mailing lists and counts for publications; coordinate tip-ins, blow-ins, polybags, onserts, etc., as needed to ensure proper bindery results.
• Receive, track and submit freelance writer and photographer invoices to Accounts Payable in a timely manner.
• Manage print orders, process invoices, and support departmental mailing and shipping logistics to ensure smooth editorial operations.
• Respond to member inquiries regarding publications, story submissions and other related editorial matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends meetings, other conventions, and trade shows as appropriate to maintain professional contacts and/or represent SCI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience writing and editing in the outdoor industry or for related publications.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with various common types of firearms such as rifles, pistols, revolvers and shotguns, including competence in their use.
• Experience working in a nonprofit sector preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams) and the ability to become familiar with other SCI-specific software as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and interest in hunting and wildlife conservation.
• Self-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while working under tight deadlines.
• Must be a hunter. Experience with international hunting preferred.

Benefits

Safari Club International offers a full benefit package. Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary: https://safariclub.org/careers/