Managing Editor
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onUniversity of Cincinnati Uptown (West) Campus, Varsity Village Drive, Uptown Cincinnati, University Heights, The Heights, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45221, United States
About the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is a Carnegie 1 institution and one of the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 53,600 students and 12,000 faculty and staff, UC is the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District and the home of the country's oldest cooperative education program. The university is deeply committed to student success, innovation, and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.
About the Role
We are seeking a Managing Editor for The Cincinnati Review, a top-tier international literary journal based in the English Department. This mentorship-heavy position is pivotal to the journal's mission, working alongside the Senior Editor and Web and Media Editor to oversee the production of two print and digital issues annually.
The Managing Editor serves as the operational and editorial leader for a team of graduate student editors, undergraduate co-op students, and interns. The role blends high-level production management with hands-on editorial work, requiring the coordination of vendors, the management of contributor payments, and the maintenance of the journal's house style. Beyond production, the editor acts as a liaison between the journal and various institutional departments, faculty across disciplines, and the broader publishing community. The position also involves active participation in the journal's presence at national conferences and the planning of local and virtual events to engage the literary community.
Hiring Process
Candidates must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
The selection process includes a copyediting test to demonstrate mastery of the Chicago Manual of Style for both prose and poetry. For questions regarding the recruiting process or to request accommodations, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Our Culture and Commitment
UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We strive to foster an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to our collective success.
Work location
Work model: On-site
University of Cincinnati Uptown (West) Campus, Varsity Village Drive, Uptown Cincinnati, University Heights, The Heights, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45221, United States
Cincinnati, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage three graduate-student editors during the academic year and summer term
- check_circleManage a production schedule for two print/digital issues per year
- check_circleCopyedit accepted prose and poetry pieces using the Chicago Manual of Style
- check_circleManage payments to contributors and associated paperwork
- check_circleApply for awards and grants on behalf of the journal
- check_circlePrepare master documents for typesetters and liaise with mailing services
- check_circleAssist in website content planning, social media creation, and event coordination
- check_circleCoordinate the journal's presence at the AWP national conference
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in English Composition, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, or related field
- verifiedEight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement
- verifiedFour (4) years of relevant experience reviewing and editing documents, articles, books, etc. prior to publication
- verifiedMastery of copyediting both prose and poetry using the Chicago Manual of Style, as demonstrated through a copyediting test
- verifiedFamiliarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; Adobe Suite and/or Canva; and Wordpress
- verifiedProof of employment eligibility via Federal I-9 employment verification process
Nice to Have
Knowledge of the field of literary-magazine or creative-writing publishing. Masters or doctoral degree in creative writing. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams; Adobe Suite and/or Canva; and Wordpress.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive Tuition Remission for employee and eligible dependentscheck_circleState pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or Alternative Retirement Plan with 14–18% employer contributioncheck_circleGenerous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays plus Winter Season Dayscheck_circle6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parentscheck_circleComprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptioncheck_circleFlexible spending accounts and wellness programs
