​Job Description:

• Direct and oversee the editorial content and strategy for assigned title(s) to ensure that it and all ancillary products meet journalistic standards for quality and professional publishing, and the needs of the readers and business.
• Works with authors and editorial staff to acquisition and develop manuscripts that are appropriate for each journal’s readership and mission.
• Oversee editing and writing assignments for editorial staff to meet all production deadlines for journals, websites, eNewsletters, and social media sites. 
• Work with outside Editor(s)-in-Chief to ensure that title(s) are positioned correctly for their respective markets, considering competition and financial goals.
• Ensure that title(s) provide readers with interesting, in-depth coverage of clinical issues and healthcare trends in their respective markets, including annual editorial markers such as salary, work/life balance, and other surveys.
• Oversee design of print and digital products, such as supplements, directories, and special projects that are sponsored via educational grants or commercial means, writing said grants when appropriate.
• Evaluate manuscripts within the Editorial Manager system for acceptance, revision, or rejection, initiating and tracking the peer-review process to ensure accuracy of published article.  
• Seek society affiliation agreements and compulsory subscription adoptions of title(s) to increase revenue opportunities and improve market positioning.
• Position title(s) to earn Web of Science Impact Factor or ESCI ranking.
• Monitor Kantar rankings and work with marketing and editorial team to improve rankings via eNewsletters and digital marketing.
• Work with marketing to ensure timing and messaging of individual subscription programs are on target to support revenue.
• Review and approve article PDFs for print and digital formats throughout the production cycle.
• Direct and supervise editorial staff and freelancers in assigned writing and editing projects.
• Oversee the online and social media presences, including annual short- and long-range goals for each, ie: regular inclusion of rich media such as videos, podcasts, blogs, online/digital-only content, etc.
• Direct the publication’s social media strategy (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), including annual short- and long-range goals for each, ie: frequency of posting/tweeting, posting strategies, social media events, and potential commercial support, etc.
• Manage the annual editorial calendar, brainstorming fresh ideas for the print and online versions and related branded products.
• Maintain Editorial Advisory Board(s) and review annually to ensure optimum market coverage.
• Work with Publishing Directors and Publishing Associate to interpret monthly and annual P&Ls, including identifying issues and remediation plans.
• Work independently and as a direct liaison to Publishing Directors, taking initiative and ownership of journal(s) with minimal supervision.
• Work with Publishing Directors, outside Editor(s)-in-Chief, and Sales Directors and Reps to create advertising sales strategies that enhance revenue and readership.
• Ensure timely editorial workflow in accordance with monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly production schedule.
• Attend related annual professional conferences either live or virtually, as appropriate.
• Set annual goals and objectives for all reporting employees, including developmental goals and reviews in performance management system.
• Assist Publishing Directors in calculation of annual editorial budgets and monitor monthly expenses accordingly.
• Complete monthly MOR highlights report with feedback from editorial team, as well as other reports and analyses as required by Publisher.
• Collaborate with the Rights, Licensing, and Permissions teams for strategic opportunities to increase revenue.
• Perform other job functions as assigned by Publishing Directors minimum of 6x annually.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 7-10 years editorial and management experience; preferably with STM publications

​Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: ​

• Strong editing and rewriting skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of social media and online strategies
• Knowledge of SEO and other web optimization strategies
• Familiarity with creating podcasts, videos, blogs
• Ability to work closely with editorial and design teams
• Ability to work closely with staff of society partners