Executive Editor

Date Posted	October 19, 2025
Industry	Magazines / Publishing
Specialty	Not Specified
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Negotiable

Description:

The EDU Ledger, a national publication covering the full spectrum of higher education issues at colleges across the nation, is seeking an executive editor to lead its editorial team. The executive editor’s primary responsibilities are to manage the production The EDU Ledger’s print magazine and also oversee the production of The EDU Ledger’s e-mail newsletters and other publishing platforms.

The right candidate will have 10+ years of editorial experience leading a newsgathering operation. The right candidate will have a successful track record of managing staff editors and writers and building a cohesive editorial team. The right candidate will demonstrate strong editing skills and a thorough knowledge of AP style with exceptional attention to detail. The right candidate is also an exceptional writer as the executive editor will be expected to write when necessary. Some travel is required for this position as the executive editor will represent the company at trade shows and meetings across the nation. Experience with podcasting and interfacing with online content management systems is a plus as the executive editor will be tasked with contributing to our In the Margins podcast as well as lead editing our newsletters and website when necessary.

The EDU Ledger offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the leadership, editing and writing skills necessary to be a strong candidate for The EDU Ledger’s executive editor position, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, three clips and three references to editor@theeduledger.com. Please put “Executive Editor Search” in the subject line. Thanks.