Associate Editor

Summary Description: Carolina Country magazine, reaching more than 2.2 million readers and published on behalf of North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, is seeking an associate editor to contribute to the success of our award-winning monthly publication. The full-time position will support the Publications Department of the Raleigh-based North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives across editorial and business functions of magazine production.

Academic and Trade Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, English, mass communication, digital communications or related field.

Work Experience: Minimum 3 years as writer, editor or editorial assistant with a daily, weekly or monthly publication.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch, research and write content for Carolina Country magazine, including articles showcasing people and places across North Carolina.
• Edit content for monthly publication including general lifestyle articles and events listings.
• Provide copyediting support during monthly publication cycle and for occasional corporate communication pieces.
• Assist in planning and production of monthly Carolina Country.
• Assist in managing reader and freelancer correspondence, assigning stories and managing the submission process as necessary.
• Attend statewide and co-op functions as necessary as a representative of Carolina Country.
• Plan and create content for use by member co-ops, including general content for monthly newsletters and content promoting community programs including Bright Ideas and Cooperative All Star Sports Camp Scholarships.
• Work with the Senior Associate Editor to coordinate with co-op communications contacts when needed, assisting with monthly newsletter production cycle.
• Write content as needed for digital channels, including carolinacountry.com, social media and email newsletters.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as general mailings, sorting and responding to mailed reader correspondence, monthly distribution of the magazine to contributors and other support as needed.

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of processes and technology involved in producing publications, including delivering quality work on a deadline. Excellent skills in written and oral communication.

Abilities and Skills:

• Must be able to collaborate in a team environment
• Problem solving, delegation and ability to work with diverse clientele
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, including ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• High degree of energy, creativity, initiative and flexibility.
• Knowledge of public relations and writing principles, including knowledge of AP Stylebook guidelines.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and in using social media (primarily Facebook and Instagram).

Relationships and Contacts:

Reports to the Director of Publications. Collaborate with Corporate Communications and Brand Strategy teams as necessary.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions, including some travel and responsibilities outside of normal business hours. In-office/remote hybrid available.

Company Profile: North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives (http://ncemcs.com/about/ncemc.htm) is the brand for the family of organizations formed to support the state’s 26 local electric cooperatives, including: North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation, the power supplier to many of the electric cooperatives; North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, the cooperatives’ trade association; and Tarheel Electric Membership Association, Inc. (TEMA), a central purchasing and materials-supply cooperative.

North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment.