Country Living magazine, the monthly electric utility and lifestyle publication of Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives in Columbus, OH, is seeking a full-time Associate Editor. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-starting leaders who are able to handle tight deadlines, direct multiple projects, and develop compelling content for an established, but evolving, publication. 

The Associate Editor reports directly to Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives’ Manager of Communications & Member Services and works closely with graphic designers and employees at member cooperatives to produce Country Living’s monthly and ancillary print publications, as well as multimedia content for Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives website and other digital products.  

Much of the Associate Editor’s work will be devoted to editing, reporting, and writing for print and web editions, but a significant portion will also be spent planning future content and overseeing special inserts, as well as establishing best editorial, publishing, and layout practices. The successful candidate must be able to juggle multiple projects and direct the work of those who contribute to the writing and design of the publication. 

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Editor in story development for monthly sections and feature articles
• Copyediting through all stages of the editorial process, using standard copyediting guidelines, as well as established in-house style
• Managing certain press cycle processes, including second-round edit checks; sending story previews to key contacts; and acting as in-house style editor
• Researching, reporting, and writing assigned magazine sections
• Working with freelance writers
• Providing content for digital publication through www.ohioec.org, as well as other social media outlets.
• Writing, as needed, for e-newsletters and other multimedia extras that promote Country Living’s online content and editorial outreach
• Assisting in the training and direction of editorial interns
• Copywriting, as needed, including advertorials and special advertising sections
• Miscellaneous proofreading of ad copy or event promotional materials for marketing and sales
• Representing Country Living at company and industry events. 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or English required
• 1-2 years of experience working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment; experience at a magazine or newspaper preferred
• Commitment to collaboration and member service required
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must display a track record of meeting deadlines
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud programs, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Proven writing, editing, and design experience.

Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. and Buckeye Power, Inc. are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.