"Editor"

Editor

In collaboration with partners throughout Harvard Law School (HLS) and across Harvard University, the HLS Communications Office shares the excellence of Harvard Law School's teaching, scholarship, leadership, service, and impact by producing, hosting, and distributing high-quality content that vividly illustrates for both internal and external audiences the story of HLS and its faculty, students, and alumni. The Communications Office is seeking a visionary storyteller to oversee and chart the future of its flagship publication, the Harvard Law Bulletin.

As Harvard Law School's alumni magazine, the Bulletin is a trusted source of news for and about the Harvard Law School (HLS) community. Serving nearly 40,000 alumni worldwide, as well as current students, faculty, and staff, the magazine currently publishes in print two times a year, in addition to distributing content via an email newsletter and social media.

The Bulletin's editor is an innovative, creative thinker with expertise in managing all facets of producing a high-quality, accessible print and online publication to reach audiences where they are, and where they are likely to be in the future.

As Editor, Harvard Law Bulletin, you will:

• Uphold high standards of reporting, writing, and editing for the Harvard Law Bulletin.
• Be responsible for generating strategic content and production planning. Expected to contribute to the office's overall editorial production needs, including writing for and editing pieces for Harvard Law Today, social media, and the web.
• Develop the publication's print and digital content with compelling written and multimedia stories and engaging design, published on a regular production schedule for print and an ongoing basis for web and digital.
• Research and write feature stories and other articles.
• Manage the publication's editorial and creative freelancers, including hiring and supervision. May also be responsible for hiring, evaluating, training and managing editorial staff.
• Oversee all assignments for print and online publication.
• Manage class notes submissions and editing letters to the editor for publication.
• Work with law school multimedia staff to develop and expand the publication's digital presence.
• Collaborate with law school communications on editorial policies and budgetary matters.
• Participate in regular editorial and other meetings within the department and with various law school divisions.
• Establish editorial time and associated costs; sets and tracks schedules and enforce deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• A minimum of 7 years of experience of progressive editing management

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have:

• Master's degree a plus
• Demonstrated writing, editing, and storytelling skills, including expert knowledge of Associated Press standards. Advanced knowledge of reporting, writing, and editing, preferably in a feature magazine context.
• Expertise in design, production, and printing procedures and standards, including working with print and other vendors, managing vendor contracts, and overseeing a production budget.
• Experience with digital and social media engagement, including engagement analytics, photo editing, design and composition.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with, and interest in, law and legal education and/or higher education, preferably a research university; familiarity with Harvard University is a strong plus.

Additional Information

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-Time. May be required to work nights and weekends

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education

Work Format Details: This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits: Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: Generous paid time off including parental leave, Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one, Retirement plans with university contributions, Wellbeing and mental health resources, Support for families and caregivers, Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement, Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks. Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.