Managing Editor

OPEN MINDS is the premier market intelligence and management consulting firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field serving consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs including mental health, addictions, autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, long-term support services, social services, children’s services, juvenile justice, and corrections health care.  

OPEN MINDS mission is to provide organizations serving these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness.  This position plays a key role in our content production and delivery by overseeing the content publishing team and holding accountability for both timely and high-quality content production by the team. 

Must have requirements and skills for this position are as follows:

• People management experience. This position will have five (5) direct reports.
• Flexibility. This position may at times require 40+ hours and work outside of regular business hours to assure on-time content delivery.  The incumbent must be able to adapt and pivot to new projects and priorities as needed.
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills.  Candidates should be prepared to provide writing samples. In addition to editing and ensuring the quality of content developed by direct reports, the incumbent will be directly responsible for writing/editing: one weekly publication, one quarterly publication, one monthly publication.The use of AI for copy editing, writing, or any other task will not be permitted.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products, most importantly Excel and PowerPoint. 

Secondary requirements and preferred skills for this position include:

• A candidate with experience in the health care field will be strongly preferred. 
• This position ensures that all website copy and content maintain brand consistency, is SEO-optimized, and contains the correct information. Candidates with experience in marketing and/or working with online user experience will be preferred. 
• Ability to use or learn WordPress and Mailchimp software. 

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Accountability for the operation of content publishing product lines
• Manage the production cycle including editorial planning, topic selection, content production, layout, editing, and publication
• Manage the multi-person market intelligence research and production team
• Write and coach team in writing in a manner that is able to reach the desired audience through organic SEO content tactics.
• Analyze subscription service metrics (like types of subscribers, renewal rates, readership stats, and more) and report on the effectiveness of the company’s content to drive future content creation and propose optimizations for current content
• Maintain and manage the market intelligence content production pipeline.
• Edit the pre-publication content on on-line platforms from various internal and external sources.
• Ensure the content website meets user functionality needs as well as all compliance requirements, including data privacy, user accessibility, and other relevant laws and regulations
• Contribute to the subscription sales and renewal process, including facilitating virtual tours for current and potential subscribers as needed

The success of the position will be measured based on:

• OPEN MINDS Circle revenue and profitability
• Readership performance indicators

This is a full-time position based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  A hybrid or remote role will be considered for the right candidate.  This position is eligible for all standard benefits including PTO, insurance (medical, dental, and vision), and 401(K).