Editor-in-Chief

We are looking for an Editor-in-Chief to direct and oversee the procurement, review, editing, and production of monthly editorial content for ACI’s magazine, Concrete International ( CI ).

Responsibilities Specific to the Magazine:

• Develop the CI editorial calendar: plan and manage the content of each issue; cultivate and manage sources for content, including contributions by industry professionals, ACI committee representatives, and freelance writers; manage peer reviews as appropriate; and review copy.
• In cooperation with the Managing Editor, research, write, and edit feature copy and other content as needed; oversee design, layout, proofing, imposition, printing, and digital edition production for each issue; and ensure appropriate approvals during each cycle of production.
• In cooperation with and in support of the Publisher, interact with the agency representing CI advertising sales to ensure that the promotional strategy is effective; oversee the work of the agency, including production of the annual media kit and development of promotional campaigns and reader surveys; and prepare and manage the budget for CI .
• Represent the ACI and CI brands professionally at the ACI Concrete Convention as well as other industry meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

ACI Staff Member Duties:

• Work with the Publisher to develop and maintain budgets and forecasts for assigned expense lines.
• Provide support for staff and volunteer efforts toward advancing ACI’s vision and mission, including collaboration with internal resources and stakeholders to solve project specific workflows and bottlenecks.
• Work with ACI’s marketing team to execute communication plans.
• Collaborate with ACI volunteers to source articles and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse and widely dispersed population of ACI members and industry partners.

Management and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly manage the CI team .
• Maintain team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training by developing and supporting personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Accomplish outstanding team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; and coaching and counseling team members.
• Determine the audience, voice, and purpose of CI ; communicate your vision clearly to the team; inspire excellence in source development, story selection, and story structure; and guide team members in making difficult and important editorial choices regarding accepting and declining submissions.
• Assign and track projects to ensure deadlines are met and projects are accomplished.

Preferred Background and Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, engineering, or liberal arts and sciences.
• 5+ years of successfully leading an editorial team.
• Experience in business-to-business or business-to-consumer writing, content vetting, and copyediting.
• Experience and interest in creating and curating quality content across several channels, including print, e-newsletters, blogs, websites, whitepapers, webinars, podcasts, video, and social media.
• Familiarity with common systems and platforms used in production and deployment of such content.
• Experience providing creative input to the overall look of a magazine and managing editorial photography.
• Possess a forward-thinking and proactive approach to collaboration.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with extreme attention to detail.
• Excellent face-to-face and written communications skills, including use of social media.

We offer:

• Competitive wages and comprehensive health insurance program. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications
• 403(b) Plan with generous employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Friendly work environment that encourages respect, trust, and integrity
• Commitment to our staff’s professional development
• Flextime

ACI is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran and/or military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.