Managing Editor Works in Progress

$150,500 - $225,700/Yr

Stripe - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Managing Editor for Works in Progress will oversee the editorial pipeline, manage relationships with authors, and ensure the publication of high-quality content. This role involves editing articles, commissioning new works, and representing the magazine at events, all while maintaining a clear and engaging editorial standard.

Responsibilities

• Tracking forthcoming pieces and managing dealings with authors.
• Helping the team plan its editing and output.
• Managing WIP's Twitter account and Substack.
• Overseeing print production and distribution in North America.
• Editing articles to ensure clarity, logic, and adherence to style standards.
• Providing feedback to writers throughout the writing and editing process.
• Commissioning new articles and working with US-based authors.
• Building a network of new authors and topics for commissioning.
• Representing Works in Progress at relevant events.
• Planning and running events in the US.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience in full-time editing for a publication with multiple contributors.
• Experience managing a large and complex pipeline of articles or similar.
• Familiarity with Works in Progress's existing work.
• Ability to find new authors across a wide range of subjects.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Clear and simple writing skills.

Benefits

• Equity
• Company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness stipends