Hiring an Editor

Section ITEM 8 RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES under Required and Approved Suppliers in the INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.

"Publishers must hire an editor, whom we approve, to assist in editing the Lifestyle Publication Magazine before securing $10,000 in monthly advertising value. If an editor ceases to be employed by the Publisher, the Publisher must hire a new editor within 30 days after the former editor’s employment ends."

Exhibit B; Section 6(f) under Publisher Duties in the INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.

"Manage relationships with a local editor, hired by the Publisher’s launch issue, who will comply with Lifestyle Publications’ editorial guidelines and content policies. The editor shall be located within 30 miles of the Community. If an editor ceases to be employed by the Publisher, the Publisher must hire a new editor within 30 days after the Publisher’s former editor’s employment ends."

Sourcing & Interviewing

Editor Job Description

Editor Job Description

• 50 hours per month
• Recommended pay: Pay per page or flat rate salary
• Publishers can request recommended rates from corporate.

Recruitment Strategy

• Post job openings on LinkedIn. How to Post a Job Listing on LinkedIn 
• Post on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X) and share within your network. Social Media Job Posting Guide
• Email selected candidates to invite them to an interview. Email Template for Scheduling an Interview
• Interview Questions for consideration. Publisher Guide for Conducting the Interview
• The Culture Index Survey is linked in the LinkedIn Job Posting and the Candidate Interview Invite. Once candidates are narrowed to the top 3 candidates, Publishers can request the survey results by submitting a ticket to National Support.
• Review Culture Index Survey results with a Franchise Operations Expert to assess which candidate results best align with the role and publisher:
  • A in front of B, D on the right-hand side of the red line
  • Detail-oriented (High D)
  • Preferably autonomous (High A)
  • Preferred Patterns: Architect, Technical Expert, Scholar, Specialist, or Craftsman
  • An Administrator or Coordinator could work for a low-B publisher
  • Experience trumps all.
• Send a rejection letter to the top runner-up candidates. Applicant Rejection Letter Template

Hiring & Onboarding

• Send the Editor Agreement and NDA to the selected candidate. Editor Agreement and NDA
  • Make a copy of the document
  • Make any desired changes
  • Click into any edit field
  • Select edit e-signature
  • Select Request e-signature
  • Enter your contact information for Signer 1
  • Enter Candidate's contact for Signer 2
  • The PDF will be emailed to both parties to complete.
  • Signer 1 should fill in the fields before Signer 2
• Once the candidate accepts and signs the documents, submit a New User Creation Form along with a copy of their signed agreement and NDA. Retain a copy for your records. 
  • After the New User Creation Form is submitted, notify National Support via a ticket that the form was submitted to initiate onboarding and training.
• Training & Support
  • Editors will receive the Content Training Curriculum and training support.
  • Once training is complete, all further questions and concerns should be submitted via a National Support ticket in ARC.
• Editor Termination
  • Submit a ticket to notify corporate of the termination of your editor.
  • Publishers must provide the exact date for the removal of the former Editor’s ARC and Email Access.
  • All communications and payroll commitments related to the Editor’s departure are solely the responsibility of the Publisher.