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Serve as an editorial contact for publishers in regards to copy and story direction * Work ... Available to work evenings, and weekends occasionally as business needs require PHYSICAL DEMANDS ...

Serve as an editorial contact for publishers in regards to copy and story direction * Work ... Available to work evenings, and weekends occasionally as business needs require PHYSICAL DEMANDS ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Journal Publishing vs Freelance Writer?

AspectWeekend Journal PublishingFreelance Writer
CredentialsTypically requires journalism or communications degreeNo formal credentials required, but writing experience preferred
Work EnvironmentIn-house or remote, working on specific publication deadlinesRemote, flexible, working on various clients and projects
Industry UsageUsed by newspapers, magazines, and online publicationsUsed across diverse industries including media, marketing, and content creation
Search & Comparison IntentCommonly compared for in-house vs freelance roles in publishingOften compared for freelance vs staff writing positions

Weekend Journal Publishing involves working for a specific publication, often with a fixed schedule and in-house or remote environment. Freelance Writers, on the other hand, work independently across multiple clients, with flexible hours. Both roles require strong writing skills, but credentials and work settings differ significantly.

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Magnolia Journal - Deputy Editor

Magnolia

Waco, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

SUMMARY
At Magnolia, the Deputy Editor is part of the Magnolia Journal editorial team and is responsible for guiding story copy from concept to final publication. This position assigns and edits stories for each issue and writes stories as needed. The Deputy Editor is responsible for communicating with other Magnolia departments and partners of Magnolia to ensure a successful publication. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Editorial Production Director and has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with team in brainstorming, pitching, & developing stories for each Magnolia Journal issue*
  • Partner with Executive Editor to finalize story direction and assignments, and to obtain copy approvals
  • Assign stories to writers and manage freelance deliverables*
  • Serve as primary editorial contact to communicate overall story direction, edits, needs, and fielding questions from writers
  • Write and edit assigned stories to the Magnolia standard*
  • Collaborate with design and photo team members to align on copy and visuals from conception to execution*
  • Serve as an editorial contact for publishers in regards to copy and story direction
  • Work alongside publisher's copyeditors and proofreaders to make final edits before each issue goes to print
  • Stay up-to-date on consumer insights and home design trends*
  • Perform other duties as assigned

*Metrics evaluated on Performance Review
COMPETENCIES
  • Teamwork: Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Work effectively with others, be a team player and contribute toward team goals.
  • Critical Thinking: Propose creative solutions within specific specialization. Ability to analyze data, trends, and patterns.
  • Expertise: Expert in knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques relevant to specialization. Able to develop expertise in related area(s).
  • Communication: Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management.
  • Guest Focus: Ability to proactively understand and meet guest needs, ensuring a personalized and guest-centric experience.
  • Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity. Know your role in achieving team goals.
  • Hard skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite required. Experience in Adobe InCopy and WoodWing preferred.

ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience with a related degree, 4-7 years of experience with a non-related degree, or 5+ years of industry experience preferred
  • Editorial experience preferred
  • Available to work evenings, and weekends occasionally as business needs require

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.