Position Announcement

Date: January 2007

Earth Island Institute seeks a creative, experienced, and enterprising leader to serve as Executive Editor of the quarterly environmental news magazine Earth Island Journal as well as to oversee the Institute's Internet outreach efforts.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Director and located in our San Francisco, California office.

The Publishing Director will lead the growth of Earth Island Journal and the Web site to reach new readers, expand the synergy between the Journal and the Web site, grow the publishing team, and communicate the story and message of Earth Island Institute to the public.

Background on Earth Island Institute:

Since 1982 Earth Island Institute has developed environmental leaders by incubating more than 100 projects working for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the natural world. EII also sponsors the New Leaders Initiative to recognize and mentor youth activists, and the Restoration Initiative to build support for community-based restoration programs.

EII keeps the public and our members informed through the publication of the hard-hitting quarterly Earth Island Journal, our Web site www.earthisland.org, and our bi-monthly e-newsletter Islandwire.

Earth Island Institute was founded by David Brower, a bold, inspiring leader whose pioneering accomplishments included preservation of the Grand Canyon, passage of the Wilderness Act, use of media to raise environmental awareness, and promotion of environmental justice. Though David Brower died in 2000 at age 88, Earth Island Institute continues to embody his legacy by mentoring emerging environmental leaders.

Background on the Earth Island Journal and Web site:

The Earth Island Journal is a quarterly publication providing the activist news of the world environment. The Journal delves into stories that are often ignored by the mainstream press, and serves as the voice of our diverse network of projects worldwide.

The Journal was recently awarded the silver Aveda Environmental Award for sustainable practices in magazine publishing. For its in- depth coverage the Journal has won 11 Project Censored Awards and five Utne Alternative Press Awards including General Excellence, Best International Reporting, and Best Science and Environmental Reporting. "Earth Island Journal is unparalleled in its ability to illuminate ecological dimensions of contemporary science, politics, and culture." – Utne Reader

The Earth Island Institute Web site provides action content from all of Earth Island's projects in addition to EII's core initiatives. The Web site is a dynamic, comprehensive site currently reaching 150,000 visitors per month.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing of vision for how the Journal, e-mail publishing, and Web site can expand their reach and effectiveness;
• Overseeing and managing the editorial, design, and Web staff, consultants, vendors, freelancers, and interns;
• Leading the editorial team in maintaining the annual editorial and production calendar;
• Managing the Journal budget and developing strategies for increasing Journal circulation, ad revenue, and Web income;
• Seeking out and leading the development of feature story ideas;
• Working with the EII Development staff to incorporate member recruitment, volunteer involvement, and marketing into the Journal and Web presence;
• Creating content, including feature stories, action alerts;
• Identifying and networking with outside journalists to secure contributed stories;
• Developing and building a Publishing Advisory Board to provide outside assistance to Earth Island Institute;
• Bringing innovative new ideas to this program.

General Qualifications:

• Five or more years of editorial, editorial management, and print and Web publishing experience;
• Leadership ability;
• Outstanding demonstrated writing, editing, and speaking skills;
• Strong commitment to the environment and to Earth Island Institute's campaigns and overall mission;
• Investigative reporter instincts and experience;
• Familiarity with Internet publishing strategies and technologies;
• Ability to prioritize work and perform effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines;
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member;
• Ability to supervise staff, consultants, volunteers, and interns;
• Familiarity with InDesign publishing software;
• Portfolio of writing projects;
• Strong network of freelancers and other content contributors.

To apply:

Please send a cover letter that demonstrates your interest and qualification, and a resume. Please send by e-mail to: davep@earthisland.org (preferred) or by fax to 415 788 7324.

No phone calls, please.

Earth Island Institute is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, and other members of under-represented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.

Compensation:

Mid $50's, depending on experience, with excellent health insurance and other benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. Hiring target date: March 15, 2007