Managing Editor

OPEN MINDS is the premier market intelligence and management consulting firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field serving consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs including mental health, addictions, autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, long-term support services, social services, children’s services, juvenile justice, and corrections health care.  

OPEN MINDS' mission is to provide organizations serving these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness.  We are looking for a Managing Editor to play a key role in our content production by creating quality content and contributing to the content production process by being accountable for both timely and high-quality content creation. 

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Accountability for content publishing product lines
• Manage the production cycle (editorial planning, content production, layout, editing, and publication)
• Manage the multi-person production team
• Write and coach team members in writing to a target audience
• Use readership KPIs (like types of subscribers, renewal rates, readership stats, and more) and report on the effectiveness of the company’s content to drive future content creation and propose optimizations for current content
• Edit pre-publication content on on-line platforms from various internal and external sources.
• Ensure the content website meets user functionality needs as well as compliance requirements
• Contribute to the membership sales and renewal cycles, including facilitating virtual tours for current and potential members

The success of the position will be measured based on:

• Timely & accurate content creation and production
• OPEN MINDS Circle revenue and profitability
• Readership performance indicators

This is a full-time position based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  A hybrid or remote role will be considered for the right candidate. This position is eligible for all standard benefits including PTO, insurance (medical, dental, and vision), and 401(K). 

Must have 3-5 years of experience in the following:

Excellent writing and copy-editing skills:

• Candidates should be prepared to provide writing samples. 
• In addition to editing and ensuring the quality of content developed by direct reports, the incumbent will be directly responsible for writing/editing one weekly publication, one quarterly publication, and one monthly publication.
• The use of AI for copy editing, writing, or any other task will not be permitted.

Flexibility

• This position may, at times, require 40+ hours and work outside of regular business hours to ensure on-time content delivery. 
• The incumbent must be able to adapt and pivot to new projects and priorities as needed.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products, most importantly Excel and PowerPoint. 

Secondary requirements and preferred skills for this position include:

• A candidate with experience in the health care field will be strongly preferred. 
• This position ensures that all website copy and content maintain brand consistency, is SEO-optimized, and contains accurate information. 
• Candidates with experience in marketing and/or working with online user experience will be preferred. 
• Ability to use or learn WordPress and Mailchimp software. 
• Project management skills or background preferred.