Description

This position directs all editorial activities for the bi-monthly Marine Fabricator magazine and website and provides support to the Senior Editor in executing the editorial activities of ATA’s monthly flagship publication Specialty Fabrics Review. This role ensures the quality, accuracy, utility and timeliness of each issue and all ancillary projects which includes assigning and researching articles, writing, editing, proofing and overseeing digital activities related to Marine Fabricator social media and the Marine Fabricator website, and other editorial tasks as directed by the Director of Content & Member Programs and Senior Editor of Specialty Fabrics Review. This position also assists with special projects assigned by Editors of other ATA publications. This is a full-time, exempt position that is eligible for remote work and must reside local to ATA headquarters and able to go into the office as needed.

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is a member-owned, member-driven trade association representing the global industrial fabrics industry. We have been serving the specialty fabrics industry since 1912 when fourteen manufacturers of canvas and awnings met and formed the National Tent & Awnings Association. The manufacturers decided to establish the trade association, and since this first gathering, the association has expanded in scope and purpose, and changed its name more than once, to become the largest textile trade association in the world. ATA is the largest, most comprehensive trade association serving this industry, and provides value to its members through events, publications, education, networking, business resources, industry advocacy and more. We work with members to provide sourcing solutions and referrals throughout the sales and production cycle. We deliver timely industry content to help members stay informed about their marketplace and our divisions provide market-specific activities and benefits to members.

Duties And Responsibilities

Sr. Editor, Marine Fabricator Magazine

Produces, on time, each issue of Marine Fabricator: researching authors and article topics, determining scheduling of articles, assigning articles to writers, logging invoices, writing, editing, formatting, and proofing all articles, and obtaining photos and artwork
Works with Director of Content & Member Programs to develop an annual editorial calendar, the annual budget, and all reports, forms, support materials and documentation for the magazine
Manages the magazine through all stages of production: produces a run sheet at edit close, attends a cover graphics meeting, proofreads each version of proofs, and makes corrections to digital files, holding to established deadlines and production schedule
Communicates and works closely with the Director of Content & Member Programs, Sales Manager, marketing, design, circulation and other ATA staff on each issue to promote short- and long-range association, magazine, advertising and editorial goals
Functions as leader of the Marine Fabricator team by setting meetings and agendas, assigning responsibilities, monitoring follow-through, and presenting results
Researches and becomes conversant with industry topics, trends, and personnel and ultimately becomes the voice of Marine Fabricator to the industry
Attends annual Marine Fabricator Conference and provides staff assistance as necessary to support its success.
Closes each issue when it goes to the printer: files source material both physically and electronically, corresponds with source companies and writers, manages all issue-related correspondence.
Provides copy and regular news updates for Marine Fabricator website, twice-monthly e-newsletter, and social media and monitors Marine Fabricator social media and website
Recommends articles that can be repurposed in other ATA publications with the goal of optimizing editorial writing budgets
Contributes to process improvement initiatives in the editorial department
Takes a proactive approach to working with all ATA departments including membership, divisions, and sales to develop content that has industry-wide relevance
Other duties as assigned

Associate Editor, Specialty Fabrics Review

Contributes, writes and edits unique content for magazine website, social media, and e-newsletter
Researches and becomes conversant with important industry topics, trends and personnel in the specialty fabrics industry; identifies topics and writers; contributes to and keeps consistent the editorial style, content and themes of the publication
Works with other editors to produce the annual editorial calendar, budgets, reports, forms and other magazine procedures and documentation
Helps manage and coordinate all elements needed to produce each issue of the Review on time and within budget
Researches authors and topics, determines article schedule, assigns articles, writes, edits, formats and proofs articles, obtains images
Monitors magazines through all stages of production, proofreads and corrects each print and electronic version of proofs, and holds to established deadlines and production schedule
Works closely with other editors, Director of Content & Member Programs, marketing, ad sales, circulation, design, divisions, and membership to promote short- and long-range magazine, advertising, and editorial goals
Represents the magazine and ATA to readers, members, Expo attendees and the industry
Manages special projects, to include: writing letters/pitches to invite companies to submit information, following up on submissions to ensure that all information and images are obtained, researching and writing copy from company press releases, organizing content in an intuitive manner that makes sense from an editorial and design standpoint, and communicating with the sales department
Handles queries from readers, writers, advisors and ATA staff
Closes each issue when it goes to the printer; files source material both physically and electronically, corresponds with source companies and writers, manages all issue-related correspondence
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in journalism, communications, or related field, plus 5+ years of editorial experience in print and online journalism, preferably in trade magazine publishing
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
Deadline oriented
Creativity, organizational abilities; should be a skilled communicator and leader, preferably with experience in managing freelance writers and editors
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel Adobe InCopy and database software, with ability to input and retrieve information from a computer using these programs
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals and able to understand directions and communicate and respond to inquiries in various forms
Strong ability to work independently and self-motivate
Ability to operate a computer, telephone, copier, calculator, and other office machinery
Ability to move about building and within/between workstations
Occasional travel required
Eligible for full-time remote with professional home workspace available
Must reside local to ATA headquarters and be available to go in the office occasionally as needed

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