Digital Publishing & SEO Manager - IACP

Salary: Up to $65,000, Commensurate with Experience

Cover Letter Required: Yes

Type: Non-Profit 501(c)(3)

Closing Date: Monday, June 24, 2024

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Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 34,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of policing and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

IACP seeks to hire a Project Manager to broadly support IACP efforts, and specifically support:

Police Chief is IACP’s monthly magazine and serves as leading resource for police leaders and personnel on best practices, innovations in the field, leadership, cutting-edge projects, and other key information. A submission-based publication, the bulk of magazine content is written by police and criminal justice professionals. Primarily a print publication with digital reproduction of content, Police Chief is looking to expand and enhance its digital offerings while maintaining the high quality, accuracy, and professionalism our readers expect.  The ideal candidate will be prepared to reinvent and build out Police Chief’s digital presence and strategy from the ground up. This is a new position, and we are looking for a self-starter, with proven experience in digital strategy and offerings.

Job Responsibilities

Working with IACP staff, project partners, and stakeholders, the Digital Editor will:

• Manage all digital aspects of the magazine to ensure scope of work and deadlines are met.
• Monitor SEO trends and report on them; work to optimize and develop an SEO strategy for the magazine.
• Copyedit written content with an eye toward digital publication.
• Review and coordinate written content for web publishing.
• Collaborate with staff and managing editor to expand online content and reader engagement through interactive or multimedia offerings.
• Maintain quality across web platforms and ensure brand adherence and visibility.
• Work with the communications and magazine teams to increase website traffic.
• Recognize social media trends and work with the communications team to increase the magazine’s social media presence within the organizational accounts.
• Stay abreast of developments in digital publishing and content management.
• Develop and deliver in-person and/or online training and technical assistance.
• Maintain ongoing and effective communication with the project team, staff members, partners, and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in subject-related field + four (4) years of job-related experience OR Master’s degree in subject-related field + three (3) years of job-related experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and website platforms (WordPress).
• Adobe Creative Suite literacy (InDesign, Photoshop).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Experience with SEO, social media, and multimedia content.
• Experience editing and optimizing content for web publishing.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems from multiple perspectives.
• Strong penchant for collaboration and teamwork.
• Solid task prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated skill in managing projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit organization, association, or criminal justice environment.
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and/or experience using house style guides.
• Experience working with a hybrid publication (print + digital).
• Proficiency in photo and video editing software.
• Understanding of marketing practices.

Special Conditions and Work Environment

• Work takes place primarily in an office environment
• Light lifting, bending, and reaching may be required.

Highlights of Employee Benefits

•  Medical HMO: Free for Employee and Family (Local Employees)
•  Vision: Free for Employee
•  Dental: Reasonable rates for Employee and Family
•  403B: IACP Match - up to 6% - after one year of employment

All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

• The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter.

• Cover letters must contain the name of the position being applied for as well as the requisition number.
• The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated.
• Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review.

The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.

Public Health Compliance: 

IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new employee at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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