POSITION: Editorial & Content Specialist

Reports To: Director of Marketing and Communications

Location: Hybrid, with Nashville, TN as base

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Barbershop Harmony Society seeks an Editorial & Content Specialist who combines strong editorial judgment with systems thinking to lead and scale the Society’s storytelling efforts.

This role is responsible not only for producing high-quality content, but for designing and managing content workflows that efficiently transform stories from across the Society into multi-channel communications.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor who is equally comfortable managing distributed volunteer contributors, operating within structured editorial systems, and leveraging emerging tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to increase capacity and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

The Harmonizer Magazine (50–60%)

• Lead editorial planning and production of The Harmonizer bi-monthly publication
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking editorial calendar aligned with organizational priorities
• Edit and refine submissions from members and contributors for clarity, tone, and impact
• Coordinate publication production, including layout, photo selection, and distribution
• Ensure each issue reflects high-impact storytelling and key Society initiatives
• Develop repeatable editorial workflows to improve efficiency and consistency of production
• Identify opportunities to repurpose magazine content across digital channels

Society Storytelling & Content Systems (40–50%)

• Write and produce the Society’s weekly Livewire e-newsletter using structured content workflows
• Create and update website content in Craft CMS to support programs and initiatives
• Identify, capture, and develop stories from chapters, districts, quartets, and programs
• Support internal departments with storytelling aligned to strategic priorities
• Design and maintain content intake and tracking systems to manage story pipelines
• Transform individual stories into multiple formats (newsletter, web, social, print)
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to support drafting, editing, and content scaling while maintaining BHS voice and quality standards
• Continuously improve content workflows to increase output without sacrificing quality

Contributor & Volunteer Management

• Recruit, guide, and support a network of volunteer writers and contributors
• Provide editorial direction, feedback, and coaching to improve contributor output
• Establish clear expectations and processes for submissions
• Maintain positive, mission-aligned relationships with contributors

Qualifications:

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in editorial, content, or publishing roles
• Demonstrated ability to edit for clarity, tone, and audience alignment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing content pipelines or editorial systems
• Ability to work with structured workflows, templates, and content calendars
• Experience repurposing content across multiple channels (print, email, web, social)
• Experience working with distributed contributors or volunteer-based organizations
• Comfort working with or willingness to learn AI-assisted content tools
• High-end digital photography experience with an eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling, suitable for print and digital publication, preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Experience with content management systems (Craft CMS, WordPress, or similar)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace
• Familiarity with AI writing and editing tools is a plus
• Experience with content tracking tools such as Airtable or Google Sheets is a plus
• Experience with Slack and Basecamp is a plus

Success Profile:

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong editor who can elevate the writing of others, not just create their own
• A systems thinker who enjoys organizing and improving content workflows
• Comfortable balancing structure and creativity
• Able to work independently while coordinating across a distributed organization
• Energized by mission-driven storytelling and community impact

The salary range for this position is $65,000–$68,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Submission requirements:

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter
• Professional Portfolio. Include 3-8 samples that demonstrate:
  • Editorial writing and/or copywriting
  • Content strategy or campaign-based work
  • Web, blog, newsletter, or digital content
  • Long-form and short-form pieces

What's in it for you:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10 days of paid vacation (eligible after 90-day probation period, prorated during first year of employment)
• 8 paid holidays and December 24 - January 1 off
• 8 paid sick days per year
• 100% company funded individual health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401K plan with 3% safe harbor contribution and company matches that could aggregate up to an additional 3% (6% total)
• High-engagement staff environment with regular team building and social activities throughout the year
• A chance to make a difference in the lives of others

As a key component of our vision of Everyone in Harmony, the Barbershop Harmony Society is committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills. We believe that employees who feel valued and encouraged to share their ideas are empowered to foster innovation that leads to both personal and professional growth.

The Barbershop Harmony Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The Barbershop Harmony Society values and actively seeks a diversified workforce.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through May 29, 2026, or until the position is filled.

Thank you for your time and interest in joining the Society Board of Directors!

Applications are now accepted for these positions. 

• Society President (1 year term, repeatable)
• Society Executive Vice President (1 year term, repeatable)
• Society Treasurer (1 year term, repeatable) 
• Society Secretary (1 year term, repeatable)
• Directors At Large (3 year term, not repeatable) — two seats to be elected