DETAILS
Classification: Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Hybrid (will require occasional onsite presence and should be within driving distance to work)
Location: Mountain View, CA
Department: Marketing
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Director of Editorial is responsible for the planning, development, and delivery of an engaging, data-driven editorial content strategy for collections and exhibitions, programs, marketing, and development on all CHM channels – earned, owned, and paid. This person is responsible for ensuring the quality of the editorial team’s deliverables. They will manage a small team and work across the organization to drive our mission of decoding technology through engaging, audience-centric, and on-brand storytelling.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the Chief Marketing and Business Officer, define, develop, and implement a sound editorial plan for the Museum’s owned, earned, and paid channels to fulfill our mission to decode technology for everyone while broadening and deepening our audience and network of support.
- Supervise the development and publishing of editorial projects from concept through execution, from all corners of CHM. On any given day, this may involve a wide variety of tasks, such as leading a cross-functional editorial planning meeting; brainstorming new story formats; drafting social media posts; organizing the editorial calendar; providing feedback on video stories; editing a blog post; and consulting with a curator to ensure the accuracy of a story.
- Supervise and motivate a small team and collaborate effectively with others across the organization, including curators and archivists, editors, programming managers, educators, contractors and agencies, and senior leaders to publish a wide range of work they help develop.
- In collaboration with the Senior Director of Marketing and Business Operations, deeply understand the impact of the Museum’s editorial strategies, activities, and processes on its goals and objectives. Use this information to drive a cycle of continuous improvement in editorial content throughout CHM.
- Manage CHM’s Content and Editorial Guidelines and Editorial Style Guide and serve as the gatekeeper to ensure all published content aligns with these guidelines; meets standards for quality; and is optimized for search and user experience.
- Serve as an advocate for CHM’s audience, ensuring everyone in the organization understands their needs and driving strategies that help us grow their ranks and deepen our impact.
- Oversee projects that support Marketing and Development needs, such as campaigns to drive attendance at events; reports to donors; the development of impact stories; and the annual report.
- Explore and build editorial partnerships that broaden CHM’s reach and impact.
- Build, implement, and manage the organization’s social media goals and strategy.
- Support the infusion of high standards for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access into the content CHM produces.
- Stay current with industry terminology, best practices, and new technologies. Bring new strategies, systems, and processes to the table that help build our audience and reach.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in communications or editorial field
- At least 5 years’ experience managing editorial strategy and people
- Experience in any of the following areas is preferred: brand or traditional journalism; academic communications; brand strategy; brand communications; campaign planning and analysis
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, with proficiency in English grammar, writing and style guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style
- Strong analytical skills
- Deep commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
- A background in the intersection of technology or computer science with the economy and society and an understanding of CHM’s areas of expertise
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and long-term goals while juggling multiple competing priorities
- Collaborative attitude and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to accept and incorporate feedback in a positive manner
- Proficiency in MS Office 365, particularly Word, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to learn and become proficient in CRM (Salesforce) and marketing automation tools (HubSpot) as well as project management software (Airtable).
HOW TO APPLY
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 professional references and email to jobs@computerhistory.org. Please be sure to add the job title you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. CHM provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CHM will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Target Salary: $106K-$111K annually
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