MANAGING EDITOR

MANAGING EDITOR


Government Finance Review
Government Finance Officers Association
The Research and Consulting Center



The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is seeking a Managing Editor to work in its downtown Chicago headquarters. The successful applicant will oversee the day-to-day operations of the association’s bimonthly magazine, Government Finance Review and manage the development of newsletters, special reports and other GFOA publications. The Managing Editor reports to the Editor in Chief, who is also the Director of GFOA’s Research and Consulting Center. In consultation with the Editor in Chief, the Managing Editor:

Develops the editorial calendar for each calendar year, including themes for each issue.
Initiates ideas for articles and solicits manuscripts from potential authors.
Reviews unsolicited manuscripts for potential publication.
Works with authors to meet the quality standards required for publication in the magazine.
Edit all articles for substance, grammar, and style.
Consults with graphic designer to conceptualize layout and art for the cover and feature articles.
Proofread all page proofs from the graphic designer and the printer.
Manage the administrative aspects of the magazine, including budget, print and design contracts, production process, etc.
Depending on background and experience, conduct research, consult, train or write op topics of interest to GFOA’s members. REQUIREMENTS


Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have two or more years of experience writing and editing, preferably for periodicals, some government or government-related experience and familiarity with current local government finance and management issues. A bachelor’s degree in a related field (for example, political science, journalism, public policy, economics) is required. Applicants with higher degrees in one of these fields will be given higher preference.

To Apply: To be considered for this challenging and rewarding opportunity, submit a cover letter and resume, with current salary and three professional references. The application materials are due October 20, 2006. We will continue to accept applications beyond this date if a sufficient number of qualified candidates are not available. The selection process will be continued until the needs of GFOA have been met.

Please submit your application materials to:

Connie Champnoise
Principal Consultant
CPS Human Resource Services
2923 Marketplace Drive
Suite 108
Madison, WI 53719

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Applicant screening will be based on an evaluation of education, experience and professional accomplishments. The applicants deemed most qualified for this position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Subsequently, reference checks will be completed and the top candidates will be invited to an interview.

About the Magazine: Government Finance Review is the membership magazine of the Government Finance Officers Association and the leading practitioner publication in the field of state and local government financial management. Published bimonthly, the publication addresses a broad range of topics in the following areas: accounting, auditing, and financial reporting; budgeting and financial planning; capital finance and debt administration; leadership; performance measurement and management; retirement and benefits administration; and technology and digital government. The content is designed to strike a balance between practicality and scholarship so as to appeal generally to the public finance community. The magazine won Folio’s prestigious 2003 Ozzie Award for Best Redesign among association and non-profit entries. Circulation is approximately 17,000.

About GFOA: With more than 16,500 members in the United States and Canada, GFOA is the premier professional organization for state and local government finance officials. The association offers a variety of products and services to advance to advance its mission “to promote the professional management of governments for the public benefit.” These products and services include training seminars, industry-leading books and periodicals, awards and certification programs, and consulting advice. In addition to its headquarters in downtown Chicago, GFOA maintains an office in Washington, D.C.

GFOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer