Managing Editor

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire preproduction, production, and postproduction processes for both AACN-owned and contracted print and digital publications.

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maintain editorial and medical publishing standards.

• Create, convey, and manage workflows for copy, graphics, and digital content.

• Identify content requirements and guide the development or assignment of copy.

• Lead designated Publishing Department operations.

• Ensure that journals and books are copyedited and proofread in accordance with departmental standards.

• Manage publication projects to ensure timely and efficient delivery of high-quality publications.

• Conduct ongoing assessments of publishing initiatives and propose strategies based on market analysis.

• Analyze, interpret, and present demographic, needs assessment, and evaluation data.

• Facilitate coordination among Editors in Chief, contributors, the publishing team, and other AACN departments.

• Provide expert guidance and recommendations to management on editorial, publishing, and project management matters.

• Investigate and resolve complex editorial and production challenges.

• Adhere to AACN’s talent philosophy and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• At least 7 years of experience as the managing editor of a print or digital STM (science-technical-medical) journal or as a copy editor.

• Experience with nursing or health care-related periodicals or books is preferred.

• Familiarity with a digital-first publishing environment is preferred.

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end editorial production for both print and digital publications.

• Capability to lead and direct internal and external teams, including Editors in Chief and authors.

• Proficient in developing and managing preproduction, production, and postproduction workflows.

• Skilled in analyzing demographic, needs assessment, and evaluation data.

• Experience managing multiple editorial projects and meeting deadlines.

• Competence in editing scientific material and applying AMA style.

• In-depth understanding of the peer-review process and scholarly content, including statistical data and models.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Ability to implement copyediting standards for scholarly content.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.

• Hands-on expertise with Adobe InDesign.

• Willingness to travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• Affordable health plans for medical and mental health services.

• Coverage for dental and vision care.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.

• Retirement savings program with employer matching and additional contributions from the company.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.

• A people-centered culture promoting workplace excellence and a sense of belonging.