Editorial & Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary leader for weekly editorial meetings, which includes agenda setup, Zoom facilitation, processing editorial decisions, assigning reviewers, and collaborating with over 15 editors.

• Manage the submission of revised manuscripts by coordinating with authors, editors, and reviewers, while also tracking progress towards content pipeline objectives.

• Oversee the pipeline for Accompanying Editorials, which involves forecasting requirements, inviting and following up with authors, and addressing formatting and policy inquiries.

• Compose comprehensive decision letters for invitations to revise manuscripts and for accepted submissions in collaboration with the Associate Managing Editor.

• Supervise the AJKD Blog, focusing on monitoring usage statistics and developing promotion strategies.

• Direct the annual NephMadness educational initiative by coordinating content, resources, social media, podcasts, TourneyTopia, and the related CME program.

• Administer the Editorial Internship Program, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, mentoring, and program content development.

• Organize and schedule biannual Core Curriculum planning calls, including updates on metrics, tracking invitations, and facilitating topic voting.

• Collaborate with the NKF’s Marketing and Communications team to enhance the promotion of journal content through weekly newsletters.

• Procure promotional items, service subscriptions, and reproduction permissions.

• Assist with special projects such as supplements, visual abstract edits, and coverage during vacations.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree along with 3–5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous experience in STM publishing is preferred.

• Familiarity with peer-review systems, particularly Editorial Manager, is advantageous.

• Knowledge of AMA style and scholarly publishing ethics is essential.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong capabilities in project management and problem-solving.

• High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Box Drive, and Google Drive.

• Ability to work autonomously and manage intricate workflows with precision and confidentiality.

• Comfort with remote work and digital collaboration tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ample vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 403(b) plan featuring matching contributions from the company.

• Flexible spending accounts available for qualifying healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Commuter benefits program to assist with transit and parking costs.

• Access to confidential counseling, support services, and resources through an Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee referral rewards.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• A mission-driven culture founded on integrity, compassion, and innovation.