What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Editor position at Middlebury College?
The Managing Editor plays a central, collaborative role in the production and promotion of New England Review, including print and digital publications, events, and student experiences. Serves as an advocate and representative of the magazine and its mission.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $24.47 - $29.02 per hour.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 1, 2026.
Core Responsibilities:
- Typeset and proofread the journal (print and digital)
- Develop and update website, including soliciting and editing online content
- Write, design, and distribute promotional materials
- Manage social media and subscription campaigns
- Coordinate and promote events
- Participate in content selection for the print journal
- Train and co-supervise student interns
- Represent New England Review (NER) at conferences and other events
- B.A. required, M.F.A. or graduate degree (preferably in English or a related field) desirable
- Passion for and knowledge of a wide range of contemporary literature
- Ability to work with Adobe Suite, WordPress, and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge and experience with Chicago Manual of Style and standard copyediting practices
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Prior literary magazine or other publishing experience desirable
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to work at a computer and read 10-point type.
Other:
An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.
As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:
- MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
- Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
- Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
- A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website or click to see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Middlebury, VT or Monterey, CA!
Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Salary : $24 - $29