Managing Editor

Job Summary

The Managing Editor for Brand & Communications is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, research, writing, editing, production and promotion of global publications for vacation ownership. This role involves collaboration with various departments, including Marketing, Sales, Resort Operations, Member Communications & Education, Social Media and IRM, to develop a comprehensive content strategy and execution plan for Interval International. The role also includes strategic planning to enhance the publications digital presence, improve Member engagement, and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.

Expected Contributions

• Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy for Interval International, focusing on inspirational, promotional and educational content across channels.
• Review current production processes, identify roadblocks, and implement efficiencies to allow for more efficient production time.
• Continuous research and development of emerging technologies and tools that assist in content management and production.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Interval International publications
• Plan and participate in regular partner meetings to discuss priorities and key initiatives that could be supported by Editorial/Brand & Communications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external creative partners.
• Manage the production, scheduling, research, writing, editing, and distribution of publications to over 1.6M+ members worldwide.
• Collaborate with Creative, Digital, Brand managers, Social, and Community leaders to build and enhance digital content hubs.
• Ensure alignment of social media messaging with print and digital magazines to enhance brand digital presence and improve customer engagement.
• Assists with strategy, creation, editing, and dissemination (logistics) as needed of Member communications.

Project Management Requirements:

• Assign stories to Contently, TPT, or in-house copywriters and staff, project manager, supervise approvals for, and execute to completion digital publications.
• In partnership with the design team, oversee the look, style, and feel of publications from start to finish.
• Proof and review content, images, and layout with the design team.
• Edit content for grammatical errors, brand voice, style, and tone based on style guides per brand.

Writing and Editing Needs:

• Craft clear, and impactful messages for various audiences and mediums through presentation as needed.
• Develop and execute comprehensive internal communication strategies that engage and inform diverse, global teams.
• Write and edit clear, and impactful articles for Member publications, ensuring alignment with brand voice and style.
• Identify and utilize additional content creation/management tools or software.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather information and contribute content for various communications deliverables.

Strategy Work:

• Develop plans to execute upon opportunities and determine paths to implement recommendations addressed through digital foundry or ongoing initiatives.
• Create integrated and aligned digital, technology, and marketing strategies with aligned publication goals and metrics across the organization.
• Develop Member-centric metrics that are shared across functions and tie some performance goals to shared customer-centric metrics.
• Establish workflow for new products and create new RACI/review processes for efficiencies..
• Reinforce offerings tie back to members and share resources internally.
• Work with key stakeholders to conduct A/B testing and authentication for member content.
• Identify opportunities for and add gamification to increase engagement
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in digital, journalism, communications, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience

• At least 5-7 years editorial experience in digital publishing environment or comparable experience.

Skills/Attributes

• Extensive understanding of the creative and production processes across channels.
• Ability to influence and collaborate toward a common goal.
• Process-oriented; able to define and refine processes.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess excellent English-language spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Must possess detail-oriented capabilities with excellent organizational skills.
• Must possess excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must possess copywriting ability and digital writing skills.

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