Managing Editor

Managing Editor

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Managing Editor

Salary

$65,000.00 – $75,000.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body

Job Number

20242931553NONMS

Department

Non Departmental

Division

Media Services

Opening Date

10/07/2024

Bargaining Unit

9020-Non Union Appointees Level I

Description

Benefits

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Description

Reports To: Media Services Director, Deputy Director, and External Services Manager

The Media Services Department of the City of Detroit is dedicated to delivering high-quality media content that keeps residents informed and engaged. Our team works closely with city departments to ensure that mayoral initiatives, city council updates, and public events are communicated clearly and consistently across various platforms.

By producing accurate and engaging content, we help foster transparency, drive civic engagement, and ensure the city’s message reaches its community. In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, the Media Services Division is at the heart of Detroit’s communications efforts.

Job Summary:

The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing the editorial operations within the Media Services department. This role includes managing the Communications Specialists, ensuring the quality and consistency of content, and coordinating with various departments to produce high-quality media for mayoral and city council events. The Managing Editor will also ensure all content aligns with the City’s communication strategy.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities

Comms Team Management

Supervise and lead the team of Communication Specialists.

Assign and manage video capture and editing tasks, ensuring timely completion of projects.

Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering professional development.

Provide support for video capture and editing; may be required to assist with capturing video footage and performing video edits as needed.

Content Quality and Consistency

Review and edit all content for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the City’s style guide and video production requests.

Ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all media platforms.

Ensure Communication Specialists are creating, editing, and posting high-quality and engaging content on Media Services platforms.

Strategic Content Planning and Organizing

Review the content calendar, ensuring that Communication Specialists assignments have been completed to meet social media posting timelines.

Audit Box folders to ensure that Communication Specialists are storing all captured and edited content in the appropriate folders.

Keep an accurate record of the assignment production Smartsheet.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

Work closely with the Media Services Director, Deputy Director, External Services Manager, and Social Media Manager to ensure all editing efforts are in alignment with the overall media strategy.

Coordinate with Communication Specialists to ensure seamless transition of visual content to the social media team.

Performance Metrics and Reporting

Provide regular updates and progress reports to the External Services Manager.

Evaluate the effectiveness of content strategies and make adjustments as needed.

Ensure Communication Specialists are following departmental directives, rules, and policies; report issues to the External Services Manager if corrective action is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Communications, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in A/V management or a similar role.

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proficiency in content management systems and editorial tools.

Knowledge of media production, including video and audio content.

Expertise in video production, including camera operation, lighting, and audio.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro).

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

May require working evenings and weekends to accommodate project deadlines.

Occasional travel to various event locations within the city.

Performance Metrics:

Quality and consistency of video content.

Timely completion of production projects.

Effective management and development of the Communications Specialist team.

Positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders.

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME AND ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO APPLICATION.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILLNOT BE PROCESSED.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

Medical – Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

Dental

Vision

INSURANCE

Life Insurance – Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) – The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

– At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

– At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

– An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES – Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Do you possess a Bachelors degree in Communications, or or a related field of study?

Yes

No

02

How many years of experience do you have working with A/V audio production?

0-2 years

3-5 years

6 or more years

03

Describe your experience with commercial, cinematic, and editorial-style videography and editing?

04

Do you have any experience working with or for municipal governments or public organizations?

Required Question

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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