Editor, Produced By Magazine

Reports to: Associate National Executive Director

Location: Los Angeles (The Los Angeles office works on a hybrid schedule of Tues - Thurs in-office and Mon and Fri, remote.)

About The Position

Serve as overall Editor of the Producers Guild’s quarterly print and digital magazine, There is an expectation to attend weekly all-staff meetings, board meetings and other important meetings attended by staff. This is an exempt position with a salary of $65,000. The position is non-exclusive.

How to Apply

Please upload a resume and cover letter, and answer the additional questions, on this page. In your cover letter, we invite you to respond to the following prompts:

• Please share your experience writing about film and television producers and/or production. We welcome relevant links to articles you've written or edited.
• Please describe how being the Editor of a magazine covering the craft and business of film, television and emerging media fits into your career goals and/or other work, particularly as this position is non-exclusive.

Responsibilities

Meet all deadlines, specifically including the following:

• Work with MTM Account Manager regarding flatplan, created based on editorial planning call and based on number of ads sold from previous year’s edition (just a launch point; constant movement on ads up until the very end).
• Connect MTM with sources or representatives to schedule the cover feature photo shoot (sometimes there is a second photo shoot scheduled for another main feature).
• Archive in Sharepoint and Wrap-up
• Disseminate legal releases and related information for the magazine..
• Request high resolution and approved images from sources (supplied images).
• Create all writing assignments, conduct interviews, if appropriate, collect/select on the scene images, write your own pieces. Set deadline for writers and make any necessary edits/rewrites.
• Identify and source the content for the Project. Participate in editorial planning calls (share topics in initial outline form, review production schedule/process, discuss artwork (custom vs. supplied vs. illo)).
• Obtain final internal approval on full PDF of the magazine.
• Load copy files and supplied images into Box folder (setupbyMTM) by the “editorial complete” deadline on the production schedule. Include headlines and sub-headlines for each piece, pull quotes, bylines, cover cut lines. As MTM works on layout, work with MTM to make additional edits, add captions, provide missing information.
• Submit copy in Word doc form to MTM Copyeditor, and work with Copyeditor to review and make additional edits.
• Serve as overall Editor of Produced By magazine. Work with Guild leadership to approve subjects/outline, manage freelance writers (the approximate freelance budget is $3,000 per issue) and an internal editorial schedule, run list and budget, secure supplied images from various sources, as applicable; and work with the Moontide Media Team (“MTM”) (i.e., AccountManager, Art Director, Copyeditor) on a production schedule set by MTM to finalize content for print.
• Obtain all necessary internal and/or source approvals (as required).

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Guild staff uses the following tools, amongst others: MS Office suite, One Drive, Sharepoint, Zoom Meeting, Zoom Webinar, Google suite. You must be comfortable learning Nimble/Salesforce (our association software database).
• Cloud computing, and cloud storage – and best practices of both.
• Highly skilled writer and editor with a proven track record.
• Previous experience as an Editor of a media-focussed publication (print or digital) aimed at industry professionals or members of a trade association or guild/union.
• Working understanding of the meaning and functions of different producing credits across film, television and emerging media.
• Excellent time management skills.

You will be successful and thrive in this position if you…

• Embody a positive attitude in fast-paced environments and under pressure in stressful situations. This position is directly involved with some of the Guild’s most high profile members and with that comes a range of personalities and time sensitive requests.
• You have the ability to frame articles through the lens of a producer, uncovering relevant insights while keeping an eye on unpacking the process.
• Love film, television and emerging media and have a genuine appreciation for the individuals who produce this content and the community they seek through being a member of the Producers Guild.
• You are interested in growing your understanding of the real challenges facing producers and want to participate in assisting the Guild in creating informative, topical and unique content of specific interest to them.
• You are self-motivated and can work autonomously but you enjoy working as part of a team to find positive solutions to challenges.

Benefits

• The Guild believes in providing its employees with access to discussions about the future direction of the organization and its governance. All employees are invited to attend meetings of the Board of Directors and other key annual events.
• For employees based in California, monthly parking at the PGA office is paid by the Guild.
• The Guild has 10 paid holidays per year and 2 paid personal days.
• PGA offers employees medical, dental and vision coverage options.

About The Organization

The Producers Guild of America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience.

COVID Policy

PGA requires full vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees, subject to limited, legally required exceptions. Proof of vaccination, or documentation supporting an exception to this policy, will be required prior to employment. The position requires working at events.

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