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Assistant Managing Editor

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Managing Editor in our Baltimore, MD office (Remote/Home Based is acceptable) .

The Assistant Managing Editor assists the Managing Editor with the day-to-day operations of the editorial office by providing team-oriented administrative management and support to authors, editors, reviewers, and the Publisher.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assists with the manuscript peer review and tracking system and ensure author, editor, & reviewer compliance at all stages from the peer review process through to the transfer of accepted articles to the Publisher.
  • Manage timeline and deadline adherence.
  • Assist with managing the department budget.
  • Work with the Office of Science Operations and other AHA department to meet department goals.
  • Assists with social media promotion and fostering of online communities
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal/external customers and volunteers.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or a related field of study.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of two (2) years professional related experience.
  • Strong knowledge of and familiarity with computer-based tracking systems for editorial and project management, especially peer review management software.
  • Knowledge of editorial development and peer review in scientific journal or book publishing.
  • Familiarity with image editing tool and website coding is preferred
  • Project management experience with the ability to multi-task and accept new projects as they come up.
  • Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated customer service skills.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 29 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 29 2018
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit