With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the worlds leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 39 societies of the IEEE. The Society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its 12 topical magazines and Computer, the flagship publication of the Computer Society, the Society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas, and technological innovation among its members.
The IEEE Computer Society is seeking a Senior Manager, Editorial Services to lead its magazine operations. This is an exciting time for magazine publishing at the Computer Society. Like all publishers, we are aggressively seeking new opportunities for delivering our traditional content through new media. The new Senior Manager, Editorial Services will be expected to be proactive, informed, and enthusiastic about moving beyond traditional print media.
Responsibilities: 1. Leads the Editorial Services group, focusing on maximizing collaboration among and within work groups, increasing production efficiency, and developing core capabilities. Exercises operational responsibility for editorial policies, objectives, and initiatives. 2. Under the direction of the Director of Products and Services, facilitates the development of new editorial products and business opportunities. Identifies and evaluates new opportunities, develops business cases, coordinates with other departments, and solicits appropriate endorsements from CS program boards and the IEEE. 3. Maintains and improves revenue generated by magazine products through new product development, margin improvement/expense reduction, and new channel development. 4. Evaluates capital expenditures, revenue potential, and production methods of new media products. Coordinates overall New Media editorial product development from concept to deployment and maintenance. 5. Monitors online and print publishing industry trends and reader needs to identify forward-looking processes and leverage new technologies to improve profitability and achieve departmental and organizational business goals. 6. Working with Marketing & Sales and the Web Team, receives and analyzes Web and market-research reports. Performs trends analysis and coordinates implementation of market-driven response for editorial products. 7. Working with volunteers and staff, helps to establish editorial direction and coordination among periodicals to achieve society objectives. 8. Prepares and recommends operational budgets for the magazine and related editorial products and services. 9. Contributes to the strategic goals, policies, and procedures for editorial products and services. 10. Supports the Executive Director and Director of Products and Services in the development of cross-society cooperative agreements, partnerships, technical cosponsorships, and bulk sale agreements. Supports the volunteer leadership of the Magazine Operations Committee, its Editors-in-Chief and committee Chair. 11. Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates editorial staff. Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
Requirements: • BA/BS degree in English or relevant field. • At least 8 years of magazine-oriented editorial experience, with at least 4 years in a management position with decision-making and budget responsibilities. • Familiarity with cross-media and multi-media product development. • Extremely strong language skills—both written and oral. • Familiarity with traditional print magazine editorial development and production. • Experience in a non-profit, association, academic, or other volunteer-led organization desirable. • Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, documents, spreadsheets and browsers. • Fluency in English is required. Business fluency in a foreign language, especially Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, or Hindi helpful, but is not necessary.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, company paid life insurance, and a business casual dress code.
(NO AGENCIES PLEASE) Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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