Editor in Chief for Piano Magazine
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026 at Midnight PDT
Status: Part-time. Salary commensurate with experience.
The Frances Clark Center is currently seeking an Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for Piano Magazine to lead and direct all aspects of the publication. The EIC develops, executes, and leads the overall development of the publication in cooperation and collaboration with divisional leadership of the Center. As a member of the senior management team, the EIC actively supports the mission and strategic advancement of The Frances Clark Center and reports directly to the President and CEO.
The Center seeks an inspiring and creative individual who has excellent interpersonal skills, editorial experience, fluency with technology, and demonstrates a high level of writing and communication. Experience in publishing is an asset. Experience with team management is preferred. Duties will include extensive editing, writing, editorial process management, content scheduling and planning, design and publication process, and the overall advancement of the publication.
Requirements: Extensive experience in and familiarity with piano teaching and learning, commitment to piano teacher education, and connection to the professional community. Strong organizational and communication skills—the ability to interface with various publics and to successfully meet deadlines—is essential. Strong language skills, with a particular focus on style, grammar, and the written word are required. Functionality in MS Word, Excel, web-based communications, and a professional music notation program is needed. Experience in Adobe InDesign is preferred; a willingness to learn InDesign is required. Minimum of a master’s degree in music required, with doctorate preferred. The position does not require residency in New Jersey. All work is executed remotely with a national team.
Description of Duties:
The Editor-in-Chief/Chief Content Director manages all aspects of the publication and advances strategic objectives.
Duties include:
- Plan and direct long- and short-term content creation and curation.
- Review and approve all new content for publication.
- Manage the editorial review process.
- Prepare each issue for publication, including coordination of design and production.
- Manage the Piano Magazine staff and related business operations.
- Advance the success of Piano Magazine subscriptions and fulfillment.
- Drive overall content, strategy, and direction.
- Curate archival content to support overall programming.