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At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of one day each week: every Tuesday. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

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Job Overview

A writer/editor of feature articles and content, both short and long-form, to manage the production of GBH’s institutional bimonthly print member magazine EXPLORE GBH and contribute to companion digital products.

Responsibilities

• Write long-form feature articles for bimonthly print magazines, newsletters, and websites by interviewing filmmakers, producers, and creators.
• Manage all aspects of the production of the 24-page bimonthly print magazine with a circulation of 180,000 members.
• Manage a team of content producers for the bimonthly print magazine.
• Write and edit compelling content and help select related imagery for print magazines and web and email products.
• Work well with teams across GBH.
• Write/edit/curate all short-form content (including program highlights, schedules, and calendars) in the bimonthly print magazine and contribute content for the weekly EXPLORE GBH newsletter.
• Practice good judgment in curating content for our membership audience.
• Maintain professional relationships with contributing departments across the organization.
• Manage weekly team meetings.
• Ensure production calendars and tracking sheets are updated regularly and executed in a timely manner.
• Provide high-quality creative work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Establish and maintain a bar of editorial excellence for proofreading and editing.
• Flex between short-form content and long-form feature writing and interviews.

SKILL SET

• Must have an online portfolio available for review
• Ability to think both strategically and creatively.
• Strong team player, able to take and incorporate creative direction to elevate output.
• Familiarity with GBH/public media is a plus.
• Ability to transform complex information into clear and compelling content.
• Impeccable attention to grammatical detail, excellent proofreading skills, and an eye for good design and photography.
• Strong management skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. 1-2 years of writing feature articles and experience managing a magazine or related institutional publication.

JOB-STATUS

Staff Position

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling 617-300-2000.