Lead Editor, Via

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We call our club's vision, mission, values, and supporting pillars "Our House" because they are the foundation for all that we do. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.

Why Work For Us?

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Team Members accrue paid time off monthly with an additional 24 hours per year earmarked for volunteer activities
• Collaborative Environment AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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At AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart lifes roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.

The Lead Editor, is instrumental in shaping the voice and direction of our multi-channel publication, VIA. This high-impact role combines a blend of project management, editorial strategy, content management, and editorial expertise. As the Lead Editor you will help define the tone and style for a leading AAA publication across various platforms, including print, digital, podcast, website, and email.

RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB DUTIES

• Editorial Leadership
  • Collaborate with Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Digital Editor, and freelance journalists to develop and execute innovative content strategies across all platforms.
  • Provide multi-level editing, from first draft to final, ensuring all channel content meets high standards for quality and engagement.
  • Recruit writers, assign articles, and craft compelling headlines, decks, captions, and other display copy.
  • Interact effectively with designers, photo editors, copy editors, proofreaders, and fact checkers.
  • Review and enhance incoming articles, offering constructive feedback to writers and editors.

• Content Optimization and Brand Strategy
  • Contribute towards the creation of premium, engaging content that drives Member engagement, retention, and acquisition.
  • Implement data-driven strategies to maximize content ROI and Member engagement.
  • Elevate the AAA brand through storytelling techniques and multimedia integration.

• Stakeholder Management and Partnerships
  • Foster relationships with AAA lines of business leads, other Clubs high-profile contributors, industry leaders, and strategic partners.
  • Collaborate with editorial, design, sales, and marketing partners to drive channel growth.
  • Review and respond to AAA Members emails.

• Cross-Platform Content Management
  • Orchestrate seamless content delivery across print and digital magazines, email, website, and podcast.
  • Ensure editorial consistency and quality in tone, style, and accuracy across all platforms.
  • Evaluate new channel formats and distribution methods to stay ahead of industry trends.

• Editorial Operations and Budget Oversight
  • Streamline editorial workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and output quality.
  • Review magazine and digital final proofs and match-prints.
  • Research editorial topics and generate editorial content concepts.
  • Support channel cost center oversight, including the QA/QC budget as well as processing and managing vendor billing.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Expert in multi-platform content development and magazine publishing
• Exceptional organization, editing, and writing abilities
• Strong project management skills with a track record of completing complex projects
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Diplomatic yet direct in providing constructive criticism
• Deep understanding of effective offline and online content creation, design, and publishing strategies including experience using a Content Management System (CMS)
• Collaborative spirit and desire to achieve great things as a team
• Passion for storytelling
• Proven track record of editorial excellence
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Familiarity with Google Analytics

EDUCATION, COMPETENCIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree plus 8 years/or High School diploma plus 12 years of editorial publishing experience and/or marketing communications
  • 5 years in senior editing roles
  • 3 years of hands-on magazine and/or online publishing experience as a senior/managing editor

We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $124,853.00 - Mid: $156,065.00- Max: $187,279.00

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