Associate Editor: Ohio Magazine

What You’ll Do

• Pitch, report, and write stories that highlight travel, culture, food, history, and people across Ohio for both print and digital channels.

• Cover festivals, events, and seasonal happenings throughout Ohio, often on location.

• Produce and edit short-form video content (Reels, TikTok-style clips, on-location shoots) that complements our editorial coverage.

• Comfortably appear on camera for short videos, interviews, standups, and on-location pieces.

• Assist in planning monthly and seasonal editorial calendars.

• Edit stories for grammar, clarity, structure, and tone using AP style.

• Work within Adobe InCopy to prepare stories for print and digital workflows.

• Crop, color-correct, and optimize images using Adobe Photoshop for web, social media, and print layouts.

• Collaborate with editors, designers, and freelance contributors to maintain quality and consistency.

• Help manage digital platforms, including website story updates, newsletters, and social media posts.

• Engage with tourism boards, PR reps, and Ohio communities to uncover compelling story ideas.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).

• Strong reporting and writing skills, with clips that show your ability to tell engaging human-interest, travel, or lifestyle stories.

• Demonstrated experience producing and editing short-form digital videos, including filming and basic audio capture.

• Comfort and professionalism on camera for quick-turn social videos and location shoots.

• Ability to collaborate and work in a close team environment

• Knowledge of AP style and strong line-editing skills.

• Proficiency with Adobe InCopy (Adobe Photoshop and InDesign experience is a plus).

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with CMS platforms and digital-first storytelling best practices.

• Ability to report to our Columbus office each Monday as part of our hybrid workflow.

• A passion for exploring Ohio and covering what makes the state unique.

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• SEO knowledge and experience with digital analytics.

• Basic graphic design skills

• Prior experience working with tourism boards, museums, restaurants, or cultural organizations.

What We Offer

• A collaborative editorial environment that values curiosity, creativity, and storytelling craft.

• Opportunities to produce both quick-turn digital stories and in-depth features.

• Periodic travel across Ohio for assignments.

• Professional development and opportunities to expand your multimedia skills with a recognized legacy brand.

Please submit the following to editor Jim Vickers, jvickers@ohiomagazine.com.

• Cover Letter with salary-range requirements

• Resume

• 3 to 5 published clips that illustrate writing style and links to any pertinent video work in line with what is described above.