Whitaker Publishing is a regional lifestyle company in southwest Missouri. The multimedia company owns and produces 417 Magazine, Biz 417, 417 Home, 417 Bride, 417mag.com, biz417.com, 417 Custom Publishing, and high impact thought leadership events.

417 is looking for a freelance Custom Publications Editor. This position manages, plans, and edits custom publications for clients while providing excellent customer service in a deadline-driven atmosphere. If you are looking for a remote position with flexible hours that range from 5-20 hours per week, apply today!

Additional duties include:

• Develop and maintain trusting relationships with custom publishing clients by serving as their main point of contact under the direction of the VP of Custom. Own the client experience with a delicate balance of charisma and assertiveness while always making them feel appreciated for being a part of our 417 family.
• Lead client meetings to discuss custom publication content and art ideas, issue planning, proofing and other project details.
• Complete and finalize a project timeline, editorial lineup and art plan for each custom publication issue. Discuss custom publication content and art ideas, issue planning and other project details with client.
• Top edit submitted custom publishing copy, Work with writers on revisions, Work with the freelance designer to execute art plans.
• Lead production editing for custom publications.
• Write and assign editorial content, completing story assignment letters (including deadline, focus, tone, content directions, sidebar instructions, web push instructions, art instructions and sourcing leads) to in-house or freelance writers.