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