Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor

Subject: Sing OUT! is looking for a music editor
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 01:04 PM

Just got this in the email form WyoWoman:

Scott Atkinson, our managing editor, is moving on to "greener"
> pastures (a job at a gardening magazine), so we're stuck with the
> difficult job of finding a replacement to fill his shoes and seat
> here. Here are the details:
>
> WANTED: Managing Editor for a Folk Music quarterly magazine. A
> full-time on-site position located in Bethlehem, PA. Salary
> commensurate with experience, as well as full benefits (including
> health care, pension, vacation and more). Basic computer skills
> necessary (word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and a
> little web design). Job description includes some writing, copy
> editing, traffic management and scheduling for magazine production
> and freelance writing staff, advertising sales and supervision, and
> some travel (especially to festivals over the summer months).
>
> If you're interested, or know of anyone who might be, please contact
> me (or send a resume) directly at the email below in the signature.
>
I'll be happy to be more specific about
> the range of salary we can offer with any qualified, serious
> candidate.
> _____________________________________
> Mark D. Moss / Sing Out!
> P.O. Box 5460 (for UPS: 512 E. 4th St.)
> Bethlehem, PA 18015
> Ph: 610-865-5366 x203 (cell: 610-533-4506)
> Fx: 610-865-5129 (efax: 215-895-3052)
> Toll Free (orders only!): 888-SING-OUT
> E-mail: [e-mail]
> Web: http://www.singout.org

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: Cats
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 04:54 PM

Pity I don't live in USA. I'd love it.

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 08:20 PM

Same thought came to MY mind Kathy - D'you think they'd pay removal costs ??

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 08:30 PM

Looks like the job for me. Thanks....Kat and WymWom (never thought I would type that to you two.)

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Definately NOT a job for the UK bunch to muddle up.

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Apr 06 - 08:32 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence Garg !!!

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: GUEST,Ron Davies
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 02:07 PM

If you're serious, try contacting them by e-mail. I think it would be great to have a UK Mudcatter in that position at Sing Out. But the UK folk scene would be the poorer for the loss.

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 09:53 PM

Best not use Mudcat as a reference, Greg!**bg**

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 08 Apr 06 - 11:09 PM

Sorry LaughKit, resume is in, along with 50 MC postings and published article spin-offs.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: GUEST,Ron Davies
Date: 09 Apr 06 - 08:39 PM

Gargoyle--

I'm sure with your 51 MC postings, you'll be in the lead. Nobody can compete with you.

Subject: RE: Sing OUT! is looking for a managing editor
From: GUEST,: Lady Editor
Date: 10 Apr 06 - 10:33 AM

Managing Editor for Sing Out! Magazine

For more info: http://www.singout.org

Job Description

Hours: 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday-Friday (Overtime, which is required at deadlines or whenever requested with a minimum of 24-hour notice by the executive director.)

Salary: low- to mid-$30s per year to start (commensurate with experience)

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities of this position are, by basic nature, broad based. Ultimately, any tasks that may be required for the completion of day to day operations and any project work may be assigned as part of the job, however, the following are specific daily responsibilities:

1) Setting the schedule for production of the magazine, including deadlines for columns, articles, songs, artwork, etc; notifying all parties involved (through the mail or by phone) of the deadlines; and assuming the responsibility of seeing the deadlines are met.

2) Entering and proofreading copy for the magazine, along with composition of various in-house news and listing columns.

3) Sending tear sheets to all companies whose books or records are reviewed in the magazine. Returning any photos or artwork as necessary.

4) Making sure all contributors (writers & and songwriters) whose materials appear in the magazine are put on the mailing list as well as mailed any recompense as agreed.

5) Managing and soliciting of the magazine advertising (except billing).

6) Working with the editor to help solicit articles and songs for future issues. (Final editorial decisions remain with the editor.)

7) At magazine deadline, any work necessary to assist the Art Director and Editor make the deadline.

8) Schedule renewal mailings for memberships.

9) Any other tasks related to the corporation that may be requested by the executive director.