Associate Editorial Manager

About the role

The Associate Editorial Manager leads and develops a team of Associate Editors while creating and enhancing industry-leading safety and compliance resources used by organizations across North America.

Responsibilities

• Leads, develops and coaches the team
• Participates in the hiring/selection process
• Writes and conducts performance evaluations and progress reports
• Handles associate relations issues
• Delivers results in line with key metrics such as on-time performance, project cost management, team chargeability/absorption, and associate retention
• Researches, writes, reviews and/or edits material for guides/manuals, handbooks, newsletters and on-line services
• Provides regulatory knowledge, industry best practices, product knowledge and training support to external customers via phone and e-mail, webinars, presentations at outside events, and writing outside articles
• Provides consultation to product/service line managers, development resources, executives and others on strategic or high-profile initiatives
• Researches, develops and reviews material for unique or custom projects to support Custom Solutions, Managed Services, Consulting Services and sales channels
• Establishes and develops agency, industry and other relevant contacts through correspondence, phone and direct personal contact
• Suggests new products/services and revisions of existing products/services
• Carries out responsibilities in a fair, ethical and non-discriminatory manner and ensures that staff follows these same guidelines
• Manages expenses in line with departmental budgets and corporate business conditions
• Enforces and supports all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in a related role
• Prior leadership experience
• Experience with the assigned subject matter/market is desirable
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English or other related field, e.g. a subject specific to assigned J. J. Keller market
• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to coordinate and direct work flows for multiple individuals and projects
• Ability to work effectively with other departments