Managing Editor

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced managing editor to help manage and grow our MyNorth lifestyle content across print and digital platforms. This role is ideal for a highly organized editor who excels at developing stories, managing editorial workflows, and maintaining high standards for quality, voice, and accuracy. The ideal candidate is a strong editor, writer, and project manager who can keep content moving from pitch to publication and help identify opportunities to extend stories across platforms and reach audiences in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

• Help manage print and digital editorial calendars and keep stories moving from pitch to publication.
• Identify strong story angles, seasonal trends, and audience interests that resonate with Northern Michigan readers.
• Assign, edit, and write stories while maintaining strong editorial standards, structure, and voice across platforms.
• Keep editorial production organized and on schedule across platforms using tools like Monday, Slack, WordPress, and PageProof.
• Adapt stories for newsletters, web, and social platforms while maintaining editorial quality and audience focus.
• Look for opportunities to thoughtfully extend stories across platforms, including newsletters, social media, video, events, and other audience touchpoints.
• Support a “create once, distribute thoughtfully” mindset by helping identify ways strong stories can be adapted and shared across platforms while maintaining editorial integrity and audience value.

Requirements

• Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of editorial experience, preferably in lifestyle, regional, or niche publishing.
• Strong editing and writing skills.
• Experience with print magazine production and digital publishing platforms.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Three weeks paid vacation plus holidays and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule.

About the location

Northern Michigan offers miles of shoreline, trails, forests, and year-round outdoor recreation, along with a growing food, arts, and culture scene.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and portfolio link or three recent clips showcasing your editorial work and writing.