Publications Specialist / Associate Editor (Journals)

American College of Radiology (ACR) is a progressive membership organization representing nearly 40,000 medical specialists in radiological care. As a member of our team, you will join a world leader in patient-centered care advocacy, policy and clinical research, quality and safety. We are dedicated to being the voice of our members, empowering them to serve patients and society by advancing the practice and science of radiological care, and with a team of over 500 committed employees, we're making a tangible impact in our community.  Our culture encourages innovation, diversity, integrity and leadership. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), ACR (the American College of Radiology) has over 500 purpose-driven employees in the Greater Washington, DC and Philadelphia region.

If you share our core values of: * Integrity * Visionary * Excellence * Leadership * Transparency * Member-Driven we need you on our team!

The Publications Specialist will join an ambitious, creative team producing a monthly non-clinical journal, which will go digital-only in January 2025. This person will shepherd manuscripts through the submission and peer review processes while also working on strategic plans for growth and innovation. You’ll need a sharp eye for detail and an interest in trying new things within scholarly publishing.

Duties

• Manage submission and peer review in Editorial Manager system, including monitoring paper flow and production schedules, setting and monitoring journal standards, resolving production problems, and interfacing with the journal publisher (Elsevier), editors and the editorial board.
• Contribute to development and implementation of journal and society strategic plans to expand the reach of the journal and increase the number of submission and reviews.
• Coordinate creation of visual abstracts, working with editors, authors, and designers to produce infographics related to article content.
• Create, share, and support calls for papers around special issues and hot topics.
• Generate and synthesize journal metrics into actionable reports.
• Plan and coordinate live and virtual events, such as Editorial Board meetings, editorial retreats, and fellowship visits.

Requirements

• BA/BS and 3+ years experience on a peer-reviewed publication or in a scholarly publishing environment.
• Familiarity with Editorial Manager peer review management system.
• Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to foster good relationships with colleagues and volunteers.
• Ability to work under multiple deadlines, juggle projects, and prioritize work appropriately.
• Interest in novel ways of engaging with readers and generating content to enhance patient care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe programs required.

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This position will work a Remote schedule. When working remotely, workers must be self-motivated, possess excellent time management, and be highly organized.  Reliable internet connection is a must!  When working remotely, workers must be self-motivated, possess excellent time management, and be highly organized.  Reliable internet connection is a must! 

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ACR is committed to a total rewards compensation philosophy that includes base salary in addition to our full suite of comprehensive benefits (https://www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/NOINDEX/HR/ACR-Benefits-Overview.pdf).  ACR’s goal is to pay competitively and equitably.  It is typical for individuals to be hired in the entry to middle of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on each case’s circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the annual compensation range for this position is $67,550 – $90,050.  

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If you would like to put your experience to great use in a professional team-oriented environment, please apply online. To learn more about ACR’s rewarding employee experience, culture, and benefits, visit: https://www.acr.org/About-ACR/Work-With-Us

ACR offers a rewarding employee experience: innovative culture, professional growth potential, competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including a defined contribution pension plan, 403(b); generous paid time off package; insurance plans with the leading providers; flexible spending; tuition reimbursement; training opportunities; and wellness reimbursement.

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To learn more about ACR’s rewarding employee experience, culture, and benefits, visit https://www.acr.org/About-ACR/Work-With-Us