ICA seeks Applicants for Editor of The Clarinet
The Editor of The Clarinet should be an advocate of the clarinet with excellent writing, communication, and project management skills. Other desirable attributes include a broad general knowledge of the worldwide clarinet community, a large network of contacts, and skills in working with a wide variety of people. The editor is chiefly responsible for soliciting and/or receiving articles submitted for consideration, deciding on content, and copy editing and proofing four issues of The Clarinet annually. The successful candidate should demonstrate good organizational, communication, and writing skills and be able to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate would also be self-motivated.
Official hiring of the Editor will be done by the ICA Board of Directors. The Editor will communicate and coordinate with the ICA Board of Directors and ICA Staff frequently so the mission of the ICA, which the Board of Directors is responsible for maintaining, is clearly articulated through the Journal and other media that the Editor coordinates. The position offers valuable professional experience and an opportunity to help shape the ICA through publication of our membership journal, interfacing with modern technology, publication innovation, and social media.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years experience as a writer and editor for print publication
- Experience with periodical publications and social media platforms
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Industry knowledge related to the clarinet
- Strong understanding of Chicago Style Guide
- Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Desired But Not Required Qualifications:
- Experience with InDesign and the ability to create professional and creative magazine layouts
- Experience with music engraving software
- Experience with Adobe Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator
Pay: Based on experience and qualifications, starting at $12,500-$20,000
DEADLINE: Applicants should submit, via e-mail, a letter of interest with a writing sample, and a resume of qualifications to ICA Executive Director Jessica Harrie at [email protected] by April 30, 2025.
Job description: Editor, The Clarinet
- Develop a publication designed to meet the needs of a membership of all ages and ability levels.
- Solicit, edit, and prepare all copy (text only).
- If able, design and prepare a professional layout for text, graphics, and images.
- Oversee the layout, appearance, and content of feature articles, artwork, and cover design.
- Seek quality articles from the membership.
- Manage the editorial review board to review feature article submissions.
- Solicit and receive articles submitted, and approve for publication or reply otherwise to author.
- Edit and/or assist writers, reject or return articles to writers for revisions, resolving queries directly with the authors, e.g. style and text inconsistencies, correcting spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
- Communicate with column editors, and set and remind column editors of deadlines for receiving copy for four issues of The Clarinet annually (target mailing dates are December, March, June and September). Send deadline reminders and updates for each issue to board members and regular contributors.
- Manage editorial associates including the associate editor and reviews editors.
- Send galleys to all contributors to each issue for their final corrections and approval. Proofread the final layout to check for all corrections that have been submitted.
- Upload digital copy each quarter to MagCloud for direct-to-consumer printing availability.
- Work with the editorial team to manage the ICA Index.
- Present an editor’s report at the annual ICA business meeting held at ClarinetFest®. The Editor should attend ClarinetFest®, as their schedule permits, or make plans to assist in getting the necessary ClarinetFest® photos and ClarinetFest® report coordinated, which is the official documentation of ClarinetFest® each year.
- Stay informed and in communication with clarinetists worldwide for news of events for possible reports and features in the journal.
- Continue to solicit new material and upgrade all aspects of the journal.
- Communicate with the Executive Director to coordinate details of each issue so that each issue is delivered in a timely fashion.
- Coordinate with ICA Social Media Committee, TCO and Newsletter editors, ICA Committee Chairs, and others as needed.
- Work closely with the Executive Director to regularly seek out new advertisers and manage existing advertising contracts.