Hire Freelance Managing Editors?
There’s more to editing than simple line editing. It’s much more robust than that! There are several different tiers of edit that range that vary in oversight and strategic responsibilities.
What is a Managing Editor?
The term “editor” encompasses a number of different roles within a content team. For the written word, your team may need one or more of the following editors:
- Mid-level editor
- Managing editor
- Copy editor
- Section editor
- Junior editor
Ultimately, when it comes to your content, the buck’s gotta stop somewhere. And that’s where your managing editor comes in.
This role is a senior-level editor who oversees and manages your content strategy. They are partially a project manager but also have the final say in approving content for publishing.
They create the content calendar, assign pieces to be written, and oversee the process of getting content created and delivered. They should of course also be skilled writers themselves, since they’ll review every piece of content to make sure it’s aligned with the brand and overall strategy before it’s published.
Why Should I Hire a Freelance Managing Editor?
If your content team consists of multiple writers, you should have a managing editor to oversee them all.
From a quality control standpoint, the ability to be objective about one’s own work is extremely rare. And when you’re writing content for a certain niche, it’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming your audience understands what you’re saying.
An editor is the objective pair of eyes that ensures your content’s message is landing correctly. An editor also works with your editorial and style guide to establish and maintain a consistent tone with your content. This is especially helpful if you’re working with a freelance or distributed team of writers.
Not Everyone Can Manage Themselves
A managing editor crafts and implements the systems and processes that keep your content flowing on a consistent basis. Your team needs someone whose job it is to maintain the 30,000-foot view.
Hiring a managing editor means that you’re hiring their expertise. Whether it’s interfacing directly with your team to oversee revisions, or making sure your content crosses the finish line, the managing editor ultimately saves you time (and money) by being the filter through which your content is funneled.
Ready to add a managing editor to your team? Let ClearVoice help! With our Talent Network of 4,000+ vetted freelancers in 200+ industries, we can pair you with seasoned professionals who meet your needs and your budget.
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Are you ready to work with a top managing editor?
We know great content, and we know that quality, proven talent is critical to ensuring your message and brand are communicated clearly.
