Richmond magazine is seeking candidates for a newly created position. The Associate Editor will be the primary copy editor for all of our print publications while also managing edit-driven client projects and will contribute to Richmond magazine as time permits. This position reports to the editorial director.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing client projects; strong copy-editing and writing skills, including grammar, usage and AP style; and a thorough knowledge of Richmond. Candidates will be required to pass a copy-editing test. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in publishing, journalism or agency work are required.

Additional useful traits:

Ability to plan and manage overlapping long- and short-term projects
Outstanding organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
Patient and thorough fact checker
Detail-oriented while keeping the big picture in sight
Ability to generate original and compelling story ideas
Ability to write catchy headlines, appealing short blurbs, and clean, interesting, well-researched articles
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and the Adobe suite

Responsibilities include:

Copy-edit text and layouts (20 issues/year)
Manage long- and short-term client projects, including planning, assigning, writing, and editing stories and collaborating with the art department
Manage deadlines, budgets, freelance writers, and invoices for all projects
Manage and update extensive contact lists
Pitch, report, and write print and/or online stories as time permits
Contribute to weekly email newsletters and social media posts as needed

Please send a cover letter, resume and three clips/nonfiction writing samples to Mindy Kinsey, editor@richmag.com. No phone calls. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must live in the Richmond, Virginia, region and may be required to work in the office 4 days per week.

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