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American College Of Cardiology Foundation

Managing Editor

American College Of Cardiology Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is looking for a new Managing Editor to join our talented Scientific Publications team. The Managing Editor will be responsible for the daily operations of the journals

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Specialty Journals, the Managing Editor will work with the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal to oversee the processing of manuscripts, coordinate peer review, and handle correspondence and production issues (e.g., preparing manuscripts for publication).This position is based in Washington, DC where we have a hybrid work environment (two days per week in the office).Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee all elements of processing of new and revised submissions to the designated journal(s) through all stages-peer review process for each journal; revision and acceptance process of articles; and exporting final versions to publisher for each designated journal.Support the

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Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Boards, and ACC staff with the manuscript submission and peer review process, fostering collaboration, innovation, & new content initiatives.Answer e-mails in shared email

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accounts, working closely with authors, editors, and reviewers to make sure manuscripts are processed in a timely and efficient manner.Monitor the Journal's production schedule and quality standards, working with the publisher to meet deadlines and ensure smooth processes.Coordinate and is responsible for

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editorial board meetings, helping disseminate to the board as well as preparing and recording the decisions of board to be sent to authors.Execute, with the Executive Managing Editor, on the Journal's communications plan by working with other departments within the ACC, particularly marketing, communications, and social media.Assist the Executive Managing Editor in managing projects and support staff for the Journal.Prepare any reports required by the ACC, the Editors-in-Chief, or the Executive Managing Editor on the status of the Journal.Work with the Digital Publishing Team and publisher on the posting of online content to ensure deadlines are met, coordinating simultaneous publications with senior leadership, marketing, and communications.Assist with conducting and recording video interviews at annual meetings, including

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Journals videos with the authors, editors, etc.Participate in testing journal websites and new online innovations.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience working with peer review STM journals.Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians, executives, contractors, and other staff in a respectful, professional manner.Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, with varied deadlines in a fast-paced editorial/publishing environment.Proficiency in time management, adhering to strict timelines and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines in a fast-paced editorial/publishing environment.Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, with a strong attention to detail.Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of word processing, scheduling, and spreadsheet programs.Intermediate knowledge of STM and online publishing.Desired Qualifications:Experience in the medical field; knowledge of the cardiovascular field highly desired.Knowledge of data analytics and reporting.Some travel may be requested/required.About Us:At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work. We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 70 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at: www.acc.org/jobs.What We Offer:ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc. Please note that these offerings may change at any time.ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. For this role in Washington, DC (and other high-cost of labor markets if applicable, including California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington) the target base salary range is: $75,000 - $100,000. The salary ranges for other locations in the US will vary based on the local labor market; ACC's Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions.COVID Considerations:As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff, temporary employees, and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before working onsite at ACC or attending ACC events. Proof of vaccination will be required. Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually.ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement at cnott@acc.org or (202)375-6423.

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