We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Managing Editor, Social Marketing Quarterly in the Social Marketing and Communication department. Social Marketing Quarterly (SMQ) is the longest-running peer-reviewed social marketing journal. SMQ features the latest research, innovations, and details on effective social marketing practice. The chosen candidate will be working closely with leaders in the field of social marketing and be responsible for maintaining the quality and planning the growth of the journal.
The chosen candidate will dedicate 50% of their level of effort (LOE) to managing Social Marketing Quarterly and 50% LOE to other social marketing and health communication projects.
Social Marketing Quarterly (50%)
- At least five years of experience with academic journals, publications, social marketing, project management, or health communication.
- Familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistics, and peer review.
- Experience managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
- Familiar creating and implementing a long-term strategic plan with short-term milestones.
- Able to promote the journal through various online channels, conferences, and to identify other promotional opportunities.
- Adept at relationship management and actively networking.
- Experience interacting with high-level professionals and academics. Ability to “manage up” a plus.
- Experience editing documents (preferably in APA style).
- Able to work periodic, non-traditional schedule (working until 7pm ET) to accommodate non-U.S. editorial events (~20 phone calls/year).
Social Marketing and Health Communication Projects (50%)
- At least five years of programmatic experience, either in events, communication, project management, or research support.
- Provide support to program management, including updating work plans.
- Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program activities, including research to achieve program goals.
- Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
- Provides contract management support to programs as needed by writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
- Develops reports, briefing papers, press releases, and presentations as necessary for one or multiple projects/programs.
- Assists with budgeting and writing proposals.
- Serves as the liaison with government officials, local communities, and other organizations.
- Typically requires a minimum of 5-8 years’ writing, editing, and publications experience.
- Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
- Strong writing skills required.
- Creative. Able to identify project needs and develop solutions to meet journal and client needs.
- Flexible. Able to learn new skills as needed to respond to evolving project requirements.
- Self-starter. Can work with limited oversight and learn new skills to meet project needs.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Typical Physical Demands
- Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.
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