Director, Editorial & Content Strategy (Trade Publishing / B2B Media)

About the role

A trade association serving the professional tree care industry since 1938 is hiring a Director of Editorial & Content Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Managing the editorial calendar, content pipeline, and production schedule for timely delivery of the print publication
• Collaborating with designers and print vendors on layout, proofing, and final production
• Digital content strategy with strong knowledge of evolving content consumption by channel and format
• Collaborating with the marketing team to align content with campaigns, member engagement goals, and educational initiatives
• Exploring and developing multimedia content formats (video, webinars, podcasts) to expand reach
• Cultivating relationships with industry experts, contributors, and partners for compelling content sourcing
• Working cross-functionally with marketing, membership, and education teams to support broader organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field; master's preferred
• 5+ years of editorial experience, including digital content management and print production
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience in trade or B2B publishing
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, SEO, and content analytics
• Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills
• Proficiency with project management platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, and analytics tools
• Familiarity with tree care, environmental topics, or green professions is a plus
• Experience with nonprofit or mission-driven organizations is a plus

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• health/dental/vision/life insurance
• flexible spending account
• paid time off