Associate Editor

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Associate Editor

Hours: Mon – Fri, some weekends and evenings

Location: San Antonio, TX; some travel required; in office required (no remote work available)

Department: Publications

Who We Are

Commit to protect hunting for future generations.

Safari Club International (SCI) is the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting sustainable-use wildlife conservation worldwide for over 50 years. As the only hunting rights organization with a Washington D.C.-based national and international advocacy team and an all species focus, SCI mobilizes nearly 150 chapters and affiliate networks representing millions of hunters around the world.

Our staff, partner organizations, and chapter networks internationally are involved in advocacy on local and global hunting issues, such as opposing international hunting import bans, opposing firearms restrictions, supporting rural areas and community leadership, and more.

Our Core Values — You are a HUNTER
At SCI, our values guide everything we do. We seek candidates who embody our HUNTER mindset:

• H – Hunting Matters : We champion the importance and ethics of hunting and conservation.
• U – Uncompromising Integrity : We do the right thing, always.
• N – Never-Ending Growth : We are committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• T – Teamwork : We collaborate, support, and celebrate one another.
• E – Excellence : We hold ourselves to high standards in all we do.
• R – Respect : We treat everyone with dignity, fairness, and professionalism.

Summary

This position is responsible for originating, editing, organizing and managing content from internal and external sources for the monthly Safari Times, bimonthly Safari Magazine and other publications produced by the SCI Publications Department. The Associate Editor will work collaboratively with a team of skilled, professional writers, editors, graphic designers, advertising account managers and mailing and printing vendors. The Associate Editor is expected to travel to the annual SCI Convention and other events as needed.

This role operates in our San Antonio office. This position travels up to 25% of the time, including to the SCI annual convention, and any other trade shows or events of interest to or supported by Sporting Conservation International.

All applicants should demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, hunting as an essential part of biologically sound and ethically responsible international wildlife management. The ideal candidate will have an existing knowledge of SCI’s current programs and mission and be passionate about hunter’s rights.

Responsibilities

• Screen articles to determine if they are acceptable for publication based on the needs of SCI members-readers and the mission of SCI.
• Curate articles from members, contributing authors and other sources and enforce submission deadlines.
• Copy edit and line edit articles submitted by internal departments, chapters, freelancers and other external sources to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency and adherence to the organization’s editorial standards and SCI Publication Department guidelines.
• Proofread edited articles prior to publication.
• Acquire, produce and use Digital Asset Management system to maximize visual impact and coherent storytelling of publications and posts.
• Ensure most recent editions of publications and individual features are available on the SCI website in a timely manner.
• Assist with special issues, feature packages and themed editions.
• Work with printer to ensure products are delivered on schedule to USPS SCF and BMC centers for domestic mailing and international mailing service.
• Work with internal sources and vendors to deliver updated mailing lists and counts for publications; coordinate tip-ins, blow-ins, polybags, onserts, etc., as needed to ensure proper bindery results.
• Receive, track and submit freelance writer and photographer invoices to Accounts Payable in a timely manner.
• Manage print orders, process invoices, and support departmental mailing and shipping logistics to ensure smooth editorial operations.
• Respond to member inquiries regarding publications, story submissions and other related editorial matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Attends meetings, other conventions, and trade shows as appropriate to maintain professional contacts and/or represent SCI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience writing and editing in the outdoor industry or for related publications.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with various common types of firearms such as rifles, pistols, revolvers and shotguns, including competence in their use.
• Experience working in a nonprofit sector preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams) and the ability to become familiar with other SCI-specific software as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and interest in hunting and wildlife conservation.
• Self-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while working under tight deadlines.
• Must be a hunter. Experience with international hunting preferred.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Benefits

Safari Club International offers a full benefit package. Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary: