Editorial Director

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Sparks Group Full time

Job Title: Managing Editor

Job Summary: Sparks Group is seeking a skilled Managing Editor to join our team. As a key member of our editorial department, you will be responsible for coordinating editorial production for multiple journals, overseeing the peer-review process, and developing strategies for improving production functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Manage the journal's electronic submission system, Editorial Manager.
  • Develop and implement social media strategies to promote 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 and external partners.
  • Manage correspondence between copyeditors and publisher.
  • Manage author correspondence at galley and proof stages.

Requirements:

  • BS/BA degree 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.

Sparks Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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 protected veteran status.

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