Managing Editor, Ornamental Group

From a wide variety of magazines to eMedia, seminars, trade shows and custom print projects, Meister Media Worldwide is a leading Communication and Information Center for Worldwide, Specialized Agriculture. Meister Media’s Ornamental Group has an excellent opportunity for a skilled, experienced editor to take charge of day-to-day copyediting and print production of our market-leading Greenhouse Grower and Today’s Garden Center titles, coordinate major editorial projects such as our annual ranking of top U.S. greenhouse operations and our grower professionalism initiative, and conduct interviews and write stories. Some travel required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Taking primary responsibility for copyediting, layout/production, and on-time delivery to the printer of our print publications in partnership with group/lead editors
• Liaising with outside authors and photographers and editing/proofing copy and layouts
• Collaborating with our design department and other editors on creative design concepts and covers
• Writing several features, some departments and other print/digital content each month
• Coordinating major recurring editorial projects
• Coordinating joint print / digital coverage with the group’s online editor
• Maintaining industry relationships,staying abreast of major industry trends, and helping to effectively implement and reflect the brand’s strategic initiatives in the pages of our publications
• Generating story and coverage ideas
• Traveling for interviews and industry gatherings
• Maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal partners, especially in design and production

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in journalism, English, communications or related field, or equivalent experience in journalism/media
• Must have at least two to three years of practical print production experience and at least five years of experience working in a print and/or online media environment. Experience in business media is a distinct plus.
• Good visual sense and ability to communicate information in both textual and non-textual forms (e.g., infographics) highly preferred
• Skilled editor, copy editorand writer who is also comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• High degree of deadline-consciousness and an ability to juggle several projects/priorities at once
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in InCopy/InDesign and web content management systems preferred

Meister Media Worldwide offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Bonus, 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plans.

Please submit resume and salary requirements via email to careers@meistermedia.com or by mail to:
Meister Media Worldwide
Attention HR – ORN EDIT
37733 Euclid Avenue
Willoughby, Ohio 44094