Job Description

Pay Range $111,500 - $123,900

Join us!

Looking for a quirky editorial and writing position with a wide variety of projects and challenges? Ready to make your mark on a 300-year-old organization?

As the Editorial Director for the Masons of California and its entities, you will direct the editorial efforts of the Communications team in a range of industries – from membership organizations (in our award-winning California Freemason magazine: ), to live events (several a year), to wellness and healthcare (wellness resources and our vibrant retirement communities), and more. Plus, you’ll learn a ton about the fascinating world of Freemasonry.

Your curiosity, creative flair and ability to write for a wide variety of mediums (long-form publications, digital formats, traditional marketing formats and more) and industries with a collaborative, creative team will make a lasting impact in California and beyond. You will manage our social and video staff, bringing our organization to life through various channels. Your work will inspire and motivate our members, and inspire new prospects to search us out. You love a challenge, work well within and leading teams, and strive for excellence.

You will work with long-time members and employees who are passionate and excited about leadership, making true friends, and impacting our society in positive ways. Join our team!

JOB PURPOSE

To support the Masons of California Communications Department in giving voice to Masonry in California through relevant, vibrant, consistent and integrated messaging that supports the organization’s communications goals. Scope of work includes copywriting for print and web materials, writing long-form articles and conducting interviews for California Freemason Magazine, and overseeing freelancers, social media channels, and video channels, and other content producers. You will consult on PR opportunities and storytelling with our PR agency. Excellent attention to detail, creativity and on-time delivery of projects is required.

JOB SUMMARY

Envision editorial content of internal and external communication materials, vehicles, and media for all Masons of California entities. Scope of work includes developing, writing, and integrating content across all channels, including long-form articles for California Freemason magazine, collateral materials, ad copy, digital communications, video scripts, social media, internal communications, press releases and other materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

STRATEGIZE

• Lead the communications team in content development and calendaring, working with internal and external staff and freelancers to write edit, and proofread each issue of the quarterly California Freemason magazine and annual report.
• Develops magazine themes in tandem with the Creative Director, and presents ideas to Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief for the magazine, and to the Chief Communications Officer for internal and external communications.
• Establish contacts and sources to use in future research Ensure a strong brand identity across communications channels

PRODUCE

• Source, develop, and edit content for internal and external initiatives, marketing and fundraising campaigns, and programs for all communications channels
• Research and source members for magazine, newsletter and social media stories; conduct interviews, write short and long form stories
• Write, edit and/or proofread a wide variety of written material: email marketing, direct mail, powerpoint presentations, conference books, video scripts, etc.
• Ensure written content is excellent quality, relevant, strategic, accurate, consistent, on time, and within budget

MANAGE

• Serves as Editorial Director of California Freemason magazine; manages timelines, editing and fact checking processes and works closely with the Creative Director
• Manage and maintain relationships with freelance writers to ensure high-quality content that is delivered on time. Negotiate fees and manage the work of editorial services vendors
• Foster and maintain strategic and collaborative internal relationships with all internal entities (California Freemasonry, Masonic retirement communities, California Masonic Foundation, Masonic Center for Youth and Families)

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to manage workflow and delegate responsibilities to meet multiple demands and deadlines

• Ability to envision magazine themes and provide creative input to Creative Director.
• Strong management and customer service skills; ability to collaborate with executives, employees, volunteer leaders, and members
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, curious, self-motivated team player; strong customer service focus; ability to work as part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team of communications professionals

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years communications management and writing and editing experience in non-profit, member/association, corporate communications/marketing, or communications-focused agency
• Experience using Wordpress preferred
• BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field

  Applicants must provide a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, resume, portfolio of published work, which should include samples of a long-form article, marketing copy, and newsletter copy.

• The Editorial Director reports to the Chief Communications Officer and works in close conjunction with the other creative professionals on the Communications team and with freelancers and agencies.
• This job description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Masons of California at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.

Benefits

At Masons of California, we are looking for team members who would like to combine their passion for helping people, good communication skills, decision-making skills, and great ethical standards with the opportunities to advance your career.

In return for your skills, you will be offered:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support
• Excellent health, wage replacement and other benefits for you and your family’s well-being
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
• Investment in your growth through Tuition Reimbursement

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