Managing Editor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of experience as a managing editor of a print or digital science-technical-medical journal or as a copy editor.
• Ability to manage all aspects of editorial production independently, make content and schedule decisions, and deliver publications on time.
• Ability to lead and direct internal and external teams, including Editors in Chief and authors.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed workflows for print and digital publications and keep deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to analyze demographic, needs assessment, and evaluation data and recommend strategies to improve publication relevance and impact.
• Ability to oversee multiple editorial projects, prioritize tasks, and adjust workflows to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ability to edit scientific material and apply AMA style, with comprehensive understanding of peer review and scholarly content, including statistical data and models.
• Ability to write clear, nontechnical editorial and promotional copy and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a diplomatic, professional approach when working with authors and teams.
• Ability to implement copyediting standards for scholarly content, including accuracy in data presentation and appropriate use of statistical models and tests.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise discretion and independent judgment, investigate and resolve complex issues, and make informed recommendations.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.
• Hands-on proficiency with Adobe InDesign and desktop and digital publishing software.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to meet the role’s communication and computer-based work demands, sustain focus, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with nursing or health care-related periodicals or books.
• Experience in a digital-first publishing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end preproduction, production, and postproduction for AACN-owned and contracted print and digital publications, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, editorial standards, and publishing objectives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to uphold editorial and medical publishing standards and ensure content quality, consistency, and compliance with journal requirements.
• Develop, communicate, and manage schedules and workflows for copy, graphics, and digital content across print and digital formats.
• Determine content needs and direct the development or assignment of copy when it is not provided by Editors in Chief or other contributors.
• Manage assigned Publishing Department processes.
• Ensure journals and books are copyedited and proofread according to departmental standards.
• Lead publication projects to produce high-quality publications efficiently and on time.
• Support the continuous relevance of AACN publications and lead systems for evaluating existing publishing initiatives.
• Analyze, interpret, and report demographic, needs assessment, and evaluation data; recommend strategies to improve publication relevance based on market analysis.
• Coordinate communication among Editors in Chief, contributors, the publishing team, and other AACN departments regarding association initiatives.
• Provide editorial, publishing, and project-management consultation and advice to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned and uphold the organization’s talent philosophy and values.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Low-cost health plans for medical and mental health services, dental, and vision.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Retirement savings program with employer matching and an additional company contribution.
• Other benefits.
• Alternative and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.