An exciting opportunity to build circulation and membership for a prestigious publisher in the conservation field, and to contribute to its increasing success. Audubon magazine has won numerous awards for its editorial and design excellence. Join a team that is dedicated to producing a quality product and the organization’s conservation mission.

Three to five years experience managing circulation for a monthly consumer magazine. Hands-on knowledge and management of all areas of circulation including new subscriber acquisition, renewals, billing, inserts and data analysis. Knowledge of ABC regulations, especially as related to non-profit publishers. Experience in traditional fundraising direct mail would be considered a plus, but not required.

The circulation manager will report to magazine publishing management and a senior fundraising executive. S/he will have the following day-to-day responsibilities:

• Ensure that magazine meets rate base on an issue-by-issue basis, by developing and managing a yearly budget and forecast, utilizing the department’s circulation model.
• Coordinate with fulfillment organization and internal staff in directing print order.
• Implement monthly renewal and billing programs to current subscribers.
• Team with fundraising staff to coordinate new member mailings that meet rate base requirements for six yearly issues.
• Assist with execution of direct mail packages for new subscribers, renewals, billing and insert cards.
• Coordinate with in-house print production manager to ensure that mailings are on time and on budget.
• Educate internal fundraising staff and magazine sales staff on the yearly circulation plan and its monthly performance.
• Be active and aggressive in identifying alternative sources that provide net paid circulation, including Internet opportunities and verified circulation.
• Work with ABC to prepare Publisher’s statements and audits. Stay abreast of latest ABC rules changes.