Editorial Manager

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Job Description:

We Are

ATD's Production, Editorial, and Creative department is responsible for editing, designing, producing, and distributing ATD's publications, which include 20+ books annually, two monthly periodicals, research reports, and case studies. Additionally, the department supports the editorial and creative needs of all of ATD's business lines, including Marketing, Education, Conferences, Membership, Enterprise, and Global.

This Role

ATD's Production, Editorial, and Creative department is responsible for editing, designing, producing, and distributing ATD's publications, which include 10+ books annually, two monthly periodicals, research reports, and white papers. Additionally, the department supports the editorial and creative needs of all of ATD's business lines, including Marketing, Education, Conferences, Membership, Enterprise, and Global.

As an Editorial Manager at ATD, you will report to the Senior Director, Production, Editorial & Creative supporting the editorial needs of ATD's various business lines. The Editorial Manager is responsible for managing all editorial processes and coaching and collaborating with staff on a wide range of projects that flow through the Editorial Services team. These include education courses; conference materials; marketing communications and advertisements; website and blog content; materials for ATD's global partners; and ad hoc materials from other ATD business lines. The ideal candidate is an excellent editor with experience across a variety of asset types, an experienced people manager, and an effective and highly organized project manager.

Specifically, the key initiatives you will support in this role include:

• Supervising, coaching, and developing a team of editors and fostering a collaborative team environment and a strong service-oriented culture.
• Overseeing daily and longer-term assignments for Editorial Services team members as well as freelancers on an as-needed basis, taking into consideration business needs and individual editor capacity.
• Owning processes to improve editorial performance and output, while maintaining a high bar on quality.
• Project managing course and conference materials, publications, and marketing communications through the editorial life cycle.
• Successfully collaborating with multiple stakeholders across various disciplines, anticipating both business and customer needs and priorities.
• Ensuring that process documents remain updated, accurate, and consistent in voice, tone, and messaging.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of ATD's style guide.
• Serving as an editor on several projects simultaneously.

About You

• 5 years' experience managing an editorial team
• 8 years' experience editing, proofreading, and writing
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or equivalent degree
• Demonstrated staff management skills, including assigning projects, goal setting, conducting performance evaluations, and continuously developing team members
• Proven experience in the management and operation of complex editorial structures and processes
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style or accustomed to working with specific style guides
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively develop strong cross-functional partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders, freelancers, and vendors
• Experience using Wrike or similar project management tools

Meet the Editorial Team

• The Editorial Services team is a collaborative team of three that supports the broader Production, Editorial, and Creative departments.
• We are responsible for all of ATD's non-publication editing needs, including education content, marketing emails, promotional materials, website content, and event content.

Our Work Environment

• The Association for Talent Development is a hybrid organization headquartered in Alexandria, VA.
• Our recently remodeled office is in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, right on King Street, just a block away from the Metro and the Historical District and Old Town Waterfront along the Potomac River.
• We are committed to our own development and offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, additional paid time off with our Learning Hours, and an annual Employee Learning Week.
• We celebrate and recognize our teammates with awards ceremonies, picnics, and other events.

If you are interested in this position, or ATD in general, we want to talk with you!

Benefits:

Employment at ATD isn't just about a job - it's about our employees' well-being. Our ATD LiveWell program provides a variety of essential and fun benefits based on areas of Physical, Financial, Social, and Career health. Look at some (but not all) of what we offer and see for yourself!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO, Personal Days, Sick Time, Sabbaticals, Learning Hours)
• 403(b) plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting on employee contributions
• Get Fit or Quit Program (reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness classes, etc.)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Free Headspace membership
• Unlimited Professional Development through ATD (classes, certifications, resources, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness library and events (virtual and in-person)
• Life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Company paid Teladoc visits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program (Tickets at Work, Verizon, Hertz, Capital Bikeshare, and more)

EEO Statement:

ATD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need Assistance:

ATD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need assistance participating in the application or hiring process please contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 1.800.628.2783.