Managing Editor

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The leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 151,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, conducts 160 million transactions daily with sales of more than $900 billion. A member-driven organization, NACS is led by a 29-member Board of Directors comprised of convenience retailers of all sizes from all over the globe.

NACS supports the industry through its media platforms, events, products & services, and initiatives, helping members stay informed and connected. NACS Media is the voice that connects the convenience and fuel retailing industry through various channels, including its award-winning monthly publication NACS Magazine, NACS Daily e-newsletter and other modern media such as its Convenience Matters podcast and our Convenience Corner blog. This is where ideas are shared, products are launched, and consumer needs are solved.

NACS is not only a media powerhouse but also a hub for cutting-edge research, insightful analysis, innovative educational opportunities and key industry initiatives that aim to advance the future of convenience and fuel retailing. Our work spans knowledge, connections and advocacy, including exclusive programming and major events like our five ivy-league Executive Education Programs, annual NACS Show and the NACS State of the Industry Summit, which bring together leaders and innovators across the industry. Here is more about what it’s like to work at NACS.

Position Overview

The Managing Editor will report to the publisher & editor-in-chief of NACS Media and serve as a member of the NACS Media team, which produces the award-winning NACS Magazine, a daily newsletter, web content, and other editorial material. The Managing Editor will advance NACS Media by leading the day-to-day creation, planning, and execution of NACS Magazine; assisting with digital content on a daily basis; and playing a variety of roles in a dynamic media team.

The role is based on-site at NACS headquarters in Alexandria, VA.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts that advance NACS with a focus on results and impact.
• Take a leading role in the production of NACS Magazine, including working closely with the rest of the editorial team, design, advertising, and advertising operations and owning project management responsibilities for the magazine.
• Demonstrate excellence across a variety of hands-on editing duties, including substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading while maintaining NACS editorial standards and brand voice.
• Demonstrate excellent writing ability in both print and digital.
• Work closely with external and internal writers in assigning and editing articles.
• Take a leading role in the execution and ideation of a variety of other print or digital publications, including event-based publications that require thriving under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Assist with the creation of digital content, including news stories, digital features, and longform content, across NACS digital platforms, including the newsletter program and convenience.org; serve as back-up editor for a variety of digital products.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of digital best practices and how to make metric-driven decisions.
• Commitment to continuously learning about NACS, the convenience industry, and emerging media trends.
• Prioritize workflow, deadlines, and ensure efficiency.
• Contribute to successfully achieving key KPIs and other goals across NACS, including within NACS Media.
• As assigned, write sponsored content articles, working closely with advertisers and representing NACS professionally while creating top-notch content.
• Build outstanding understanding of our audience and how to create and edit content that suits this audience.
• Represent NACS onsite at NACS and other events and provide coverage as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects within a media-driven environment.
• Top-notch editing skills as a substantive editor, copyeditor, and proofreader.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience with a variety of software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and demonstrated ability to learn new software and processes quickly.
• Awareness of emerging trends and technologies, including AI; a strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced media environment and across multiple departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously; a flexible mindset.
• Ability to represent NACS professionally with external stakeholders across the convenience industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders under tight time constraints.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the convenience industry is a strong plus; knowledge of related industries (fueling, QSRs, other retail) is also a strong plus.

NACS Culture

We hugely value, invest in and are devoted to the constructive culture that we’ve built and work on every day at NACS. Almost everything we do requires broad, multi-department collaboration to ideate and execute creative initiatives that deliver compelling value to our members and our industry. What that requires is a relatively flat organizational structure that empowers teammates at different levels from all departments to constructively engage and support each other. Titles really don’t matter in such an organization. What matters is a culture of constructive behaviors that relishes divergent perspectives to craft well thought-out initiatives and then come together to execute them. NACS Values:

• Do the right thing
• Focus long term
• In their terms
• Be fiscally responsible
• Strive for excellence

The NACS Culture is highly collaborative, and we are better when we are together. NACS is a culture that believes in working together from the office.

Other Pertinent Information

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Approximately 10% travel
• In-Office Position w/ Work From Anywhere (WFA) Days
• Metro Accessible – 2 blocks from King Street metro

NACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. All applicants will be considered for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected status.

As the leading global trade association for convenience and fuel retailers, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to its retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with 152,000 stores, conducts 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $837 billion in 2024. For more information, visit convenience.org. Follow NACS on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

• Company Name - National Association Of Convenience Stores
• Job Industry - Nonprofit
• Job Industry - Nonprofit
• Job Status - Full-Time
• City - Alexandria
• Zip - 22314