Managing Editor, AONL

American Hospital Association•Outbased - IL, IL

24d•$97,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for developing, facilitating and managing AONL communication vehicles/publications to meet the needs of AONL members, leaders and potential members to and strengthen the AONL brand. This position will also direct the development of new products that allow publications to take advantage of online platforms and mobile applications. Through these vehicles, AONL will serve as the voice of nursing leadership by providing critical information and resources to the field, elevating the value and strength of nursing.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Communications, Journalism or related field
5+ years Experience in writing and editing communications in a corporate or nonprofit sector
Experience in magazine/newsletter content development, related to nursing or health care
Project planning experience
Experience in new and emerging marketing communication technologies
Experience collaborating with others
Knowledge of marketing communications
Expert knowledge of writing and editing
Knowledge of health care industry and critical/key health care and nursing issues
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to be self-motivated, innovative, creative, flexible and disciplined
Ability to prioritize and work within a fast-paced deadline driven work environment
Ability to work independently, as well as within a team, and with volunteers
Ability to keep abreast of new and emerging marketing communication technologies
Ability to influence others

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the content development for key AONL publications, including the Voice of Nursing Leadership (member newsletter), AONL eNews Update (weekly electronic member newsletter), AONL section of Nurse Leader (member magazine), as well as columns in other nursing publications including the Journal of Nursing Administration.
Developing editorial plans, budget and content, and utilizing expertise to research relevant news stories, engage authors, edit submitted articles, and craft new content as needed.
Serves as managing editor of Voice of Nursing Leadership and contributing editor of Nurse Leader.
Strategically develop and manage the AONL annual editorial calendar, ensuring that content is relevant to nursing leadership and meets the needs of the full continuum of AONL membership.
Serve as the primary liaison to publication authors and AONL publications committee for topic development.
Plan and facilitate annual retreat for publication committee to create editorial calendar and assist committee members with presentations to the AONL board as needed.
Oversee internal editorial workgroup, successfully managing, utilizing and engaging staff content experts.
Plan and direct work for content distribution on social media, mobile applications and other technologies to expand AONL communication platform and promote AONL content.
Direct work for new publication products, managing consultants and assuming responsibility for reaching objectives for product completion and use.
Seek out opportunities with other organizations, both inside and outside AHA, for the development of communication resources that benefit AONL members, and plan and direct the methods by which this resource will be shared.
Facilitate the sharing of appropriate AHA publications and resources with AONL members through various platforms.
Manage inventory and tracks costs of publications sold through the AONL’s online store.
Manage the development of other AONL communication pieces and publications as needed.
Utilize expert editing skills to assist other team members on various activities as needed.
Provide support as needed for the development of AONL press releases and content directed at strengthening the AONL brand.
Perform other duties as assigned.