The Buddhist Peace Fellowship is now accepting applications for the position of:

TURNING WHEEL SENIOR EDITOR

General description of position: BPF is seeking a highly motivated senior editor to conceptualize, plan and execute the magazine.  The senior editor will work closely with the managing editor, membership coordinators, administrative and executive directors to manage and oversee the growth of the journal. The senior editor manages a staff of one, in addition to freelancers and consultants.  This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, position.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with authors and other magazines in the Buddhist/activist world, and solicits authors to write articles for TW. He/she needs to be thinking at least several issues in advance to seek out articles and content related to the themes of the issues, and responsive to current events.
• Coordinate the editorial process: leading initial story idea meetings, approving pitches, assigning and editing stories, working with executive director on the Buddhist perspective, reviewing and approving final pages and proofs.
• Build the BPF TW editorial committee, and with the managing editor, make use of this as a resource for creative ideas and volunteer work. The senior editor usually facilitates bi-monthly meetings of the TW editorial committee, though this can be shared with the managing editor.
• Oversee creation of multimedia components for www.turningwheeljournal.com and develop web-based content in relationship to TW.
• Develop a plan to increase the nationwide visibility of the magazine and BPF.
• Coordinate with executive director on external media work.
• Plan and supervise marketing activities with consultants and executive director.
• Support organizational fundraising efforts with support in writing appeals and TW content for proposals.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Choose and edit themes, shaping the issue with support from the TW Editorial Committee, soliciting manuscripts, working with writers on revisions, major editing, fact checking, and working with columnists.
• Write one editorial for each issue, as well as occasional articles.
• Provide feedback on cover design and layout.
• Produce magazine (including formatting) with Managing Editor, layout consultant and printer.
• Oversee work of consultants (proofreader, designer, etc).
• Correspondence (answering email and phone messages, responding to submissions, getting permissions to reprint articles, etc.).
• Approve payments of freelancers and consultants working on the magazine.
• Plan and maintain the journal’s budget.
• Prepare media products (press releases, news stories, as necessary, including reporting, writing and editing).
• Additional duties include staff meetings and assistance with BPF events.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in social justice journalism as an editor. Additional experience as a reporter is a plus.
• Moderate to extensive practice in the Dharma including knowledge of Buddhist concepts, various practice traditions, history and current conditions affecting Buddhist communities in America and Asia. 
• Familiarity with progressive Buddhist social change practices and landscapes, particularly in conflicts occurring in Buddhist Asian countries, peace or non-violent movements, incarceration (mainly youth), and related fields (ecology, poverty, immigration, education, health care, etc.).
• Exceptional in editing and producing written and oral communication skills.
• Proven managerial skills, ability to supervise teams and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate team to meet frequent deadlines.
• Familiarity with new media, including video and Web 2.0.
• Experience with InDesign CS3 a plus.
• Ability to deal directly and constructively with conflict.
• Ability to deal with staff transitions and restructure of an organization.
• Innovative and creative thinker.

Compensation:

This is a full time position with a moderate salary.  We offer a benefits package including health insurance, pension, generous vacations and flexible leaves for meditation retreats. 

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TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (non-academic, not to exceed 5 pages total) to: hr {at} bpf {org}.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  BPF is an equal opportunity employer.  Women, people of color, LGBTQ and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2008