We're looking for a new Managing Editor for The Line. Here's the job description.

The Line, an online magazine that covers urban development, innovation, the arts and other issues in Minneapolis-St. Paul, is seeking a Managing Editor to direct the publication’s coverage of the region’s new economy, change makers and urban revitalization.

The ideal candidate will have experience writing and editing high-quality magazine-style features, a basic knowledge of urban issues, economic development, innovation and technology as well as a willingness to learn, and passion for all things Twin Cities.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an instinct for reader-friendly tech stories, savvy for online publishing and social media, and interest in issues affecting the area.  Candidates should be based in the Twin Cities and have a good grasp of its neighborhoods.

Managing Editor responsibilities include:
•    Drive the editorial vision and mission (process, standards, etc.)
•    Coordinating content of The Line every week
•    Leading regular editorial meetings with your team
•    Identifying, interviewing and hiring news and freelance writers as needed (contract templates and W9’s will be provided by IMG)
•    Managing contracts for news and freelance writers
•    Coordinating photography using source-provided imagery and photo database
•    Assigning feature stories and identifying new story ideas
•    Managing and using social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter etc.)
•    Editing, loading and linking feature stories, abstracts (intros) & final proofing
•    Editing Development, INJ, For Good, Jobs, Founders, Company, Buzz sections
•    Assist in oversight of special projects as applicable ("For Good" section, Jobs landed/available, projects database, blogs, Filter section, etc.)
•    Coordinating with IMG publishers and managers
•    Participating in a 1-hour monthly/quarterly conference call with IMG editors
•    Managing a monthly budget and controlling editorial costs while working with IMG accounting team
•    Managing tags and underwriting programs as needed
•    Effectively re-using content from other publications as needed as well as occasional multi-market content (with effective localization)
•    Write at least one short news item per issue or one feature story per month, payment for which is included in the weekly retainer

This is a part-time, contract position that is specifically designed for freelance writers and editors (or other individuals who are interested in seeking freelance writing work). Successful ME’s understand how to effectively balance competing demands on time. Payment is $335 per week for assigning, editing, loading and publishing each issue.

Currently, The Line publishes a new issue three times per month, with the anticipation that the frequency of publication and the amount of content could grow with the publication itself.

This is a fun, interesting, rewarding position within a growing new media company. More info about The Line: www.thelinemedia.com or www.issuemediagroup.com.  

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and three clips to [email protected].