Managing Editor - Sparks Group

Managing Editor Job Summary:

Sparks Group has partnered with a global association based in Washington, DC to find a Managing Editor. This will be a hybrid, contract opportunity requiring you to be in the office at least 2 days per week. As a Managing Editor, you will provide editorial input and fulfill substantial parts of the production processes relevant to the publication of numerous journals.

Managing Editor Responsibilities:

• To coordinate editorial production for five (5) journals, including administrative management of the electronic manuscript submission system.
• Oversee the peer-review process and production functions, and develop strategies for improving these areas.
• Use journal reporting tools to create and analyze reports and create data as desired by editorial boards of our journals.
• Administrative management of Journal’s electronic submission system Editorial Manager.
• Manages social media for all journals composing posts promoting manuscripts on LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures for journal processes.
• Identify and leverage opportunities for content sharing across the journal family and other publications.
• Serve as the primary contact for the journals, coordinating with internal departments (Marketing, Sales, Education, etc.) and external partners (publishers, vendors, etc.).
• Manage correspondence between copyeditors and publisher.
• Manage author correspondence at galley and proof stages.
• Work with Director of Publications and other leadership to define publications department priorities.

Managing Editor Requirements:

• BS/BA degree is required.
• 3+ years of experience in an editorial office, preferably with peer reviewed journals.
• Proven experience collaborating with Editorial Boards, senior executives, Councils, and Committees.
• Familiarity with journal profit and loss management.
• Strong copyediting and writing abilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional grammar and spelling proficiency.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and collaborating effectively with others.
• Experience with peer review and production management tools.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is advantageous.
• Above average knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

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This job is Fully Remote.

Pay Range: Hourly $40.00 to $45.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.