Job Description

JOB TITLE
Director, Multimedia and Publishing


LOCATION
DFW or Houston areas (hybrid, remote)


OUR ORGANIZATION
You can take pride knowing that you will be working with the largest individual-member organization serving managers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals worldwide in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry \xe2\x80\x93 a vital energy and material resource. SPE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with members and operations around the world.


THE OPPORTUNITY As the Director in this role, you will contribute to multimedia and publishing services for a mission-based global organization. Your oversight of our libraries (OnePetro, PetroWiki and Energy Stream), peer-reviewed journals, ebook development and sales, and other multimedia products such as SPE Live and SPE Tech Talks will ensure timely, cost-effective production and delivery of high-quality technical content to members and other key stakeholders across various platforms.
Your leadership will result in developing the strategy and monetization of future multimedia products that align with the strategic and financial goals of SPE. Your strong collaboration skills will bring in new cross-functional concepts and strategies within the Communications department and globally with other directors across SPE\xe2\x80\x99s offices.


If you are seeking a good work/life balance, you will have the ability to work remotely. You will also have the flexibility to choose a schedule that allows you to have long weekends with every other Friday off. With your qualification submittal, you may be on the path to an exciting new career serving the oil and gas professionals.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE IN THIS ROLE

• Lead a dynamic team within the multimedia and publishing departments directly supervising 3 managers with 14 indirect reports
• Develop a staff team that executes core operational publishing functions, including but not limited to project management, publication planning, writing, editing, quality assurance, production coordination and distribution, and management of volunteer editorial committees
• Create and execute a multimedia publishing strategy to ensure on-time delivery and meeting with our high standards
• Oversee the creation, delivery, and monetization of multimedia content, including live-streamed and on-demand videos (e.g., SPE Live and Tech Talks), podcasts, e-books, and other digital media
• Champion the implementation and rollout of new digital and virtual initiatives and capabilities resulting in new revenue streams
• Develop relationships with external partners, including other professional societies, freelancers, and technology vendors
• Implement and refine book publishing processes as appropriate in coordination with the SPE Books Development Committee and staff colleagues
• Act as the staff liaison for the SPE Board Committee on Technical Content
• Manage the unit and program budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting on expenses

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Journalism, Business, Communications, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in managing publishing services and staff including direct experience with journals, digital publishing formats, and other multimedia products ideally at a professional association
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the following:
  • Using new and emerging technologies for multimedia production and publishing
  • Managing the publishing process from concept to launch to distribution and to marketing/promotion
  • Scholarly publishing principles and business processes
  • Creating, identifying, and capitalizing on products to reach new audiences and generate new revenue streams
  • Multi-channel publishing vehicles
  • Successful implementation of digital transformation projects and/or moving \xe2\x80\x98analog\xe2\x80\x99 products to digital or hybrid products in a commercially viable way is a plus
  • Excellent writing and editing skills

• Work well with volunteers and demonstrate a high level of diplomacy
• Creative and dynamic self-starter, comfortable with taking initiative, and able to work against deadlines with minimum supervision
• Strong organizational and project management experience that demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and volunteers
• Learn quickly, demonstrate critical thinking, and make situation-appropriate decisions using sound judgment

• If you enjoy long weekends, you will really appreciate our 9/80 schedule which allows for every other Friday off \xe2\x80\x93 that\xe2\x80\x99s 26 additional scheduled days off each year!
• Remote work model with office facilities available. You may choose to work mostly remotely with occasional meetings outside of your home office. At this time, you will also have access to our Richardson or Houston office facilities.
• Employee Well Being program at no cost to employee. Includes emotional support, work-life solutions - referrals for childcare, home repairs, legal guidance, financial resources, and online support for expert advice.
• Pet insurance, gym membership, exclusive discounts on brands and experiences you know and love.
• Generous retirement program (401k with 110% matching funds for U.S. employees).
• We have all the great medical benefits that you would expect from a top employer with multiple available plans to fit your needs \xe2\x80\x93 medical, dental, vision (starting from your first day of employment \xe2\x80\x93 no waiting period).
• Company paid employee disability and life insurance with the option to add spouse and children.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) \xe2\x80\x93 Available as soon as you accrue your time off, up to four weeks annually which increases after five years.
• Holiday Pay (8 days) including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.