Senior Editor, Publications

Job Summary

Summary: The Senior Editor will take an active role in the editorial process of all publications, including Magazine, the annual yearbook, commemorative programs, fan guides and other projects.
 

Primary Responsibilities:
Copy editing and fact-checking
Contribute story ideas and write multiple articles for each issue of Magazine, which could include a feature story (between 1,000–2,000 words), news briefs and reports 
Compile statistics and/or content for the scorecard as well as other recurring sections in Magazine

Business-related responsibilities, including: disseminating publications to contributors and personnel; processing invoices for all writers, photographers, graphic design vendors; and maintaining records of publications revenue

Qualifications and Experience: 
 

• 3-5 years of full-time (or comparable) journalism experience for a newspaper, magazine, website or related media outlet
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or related field
• Professional copy-editing and fact-checking experience with a strong attention to details
• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation and AP style
• Working knowledge of baseball and the (current and historic)
• Ability to meet all deadlines
• Flexible work schedule  This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.