Editor-in-Chief, Piano Magazine

Application deadline: November 1, 2026, at midnight PDT
Status: Part-time; salary commensurate with experience.

The Frances Clark Center is 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 with excellent interpersonal skills, editorial experience, fluency with technology, and a high level of writing and communication. Experience in publishing is an asset, and experience with team management is preferred. Duties include extensive editing and writing; editorial process management; content scheduling and planning; design and publication processes; and the overall advancement of the publication.

Requirements

Extensive experience in and familiarity with piano teaching and learning, a commitment to piano teacher education, and connection to the professional community. Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to work with various publics and meet deadlines, are essential. Strong language skills, particularly style, grammar, and the written word, are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, web-based communications, and a professional music notation program is needed. Experience with Adobe InDesign is preferred; a willingness to learn InDesign is required. A master's degree in music is required, with a doctorate preferred. The position does not require residency in New Jersey. All work is performed 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.

• 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.

How to apply

Electronic applications only. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume or CV that includes three references. No additional materials are required at this time. Apply through the official application portal.

The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy is a nonprofit educational institution located in Kingston, New Jersey. The Center serves local, national, and international audiences through The New School for Music Study, The Piano Conference: NCKP, Piano Magazine, Piano Inspires Kids, Journal of Piano Research, Piano Education Press, Online Teacher Education, and PianoInspires.com.

The Frances Clark Center embraces the diversity of its local, national, and international communities and does not discriminate against any beneficiary of service, employee, or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. It is the Center's policy to comply with all applicable national and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.