Job Description

Job Title: Managing Editor

Industry: Publishing / Medical Journals

Location: Washington, DC (Remote)

Assignment Type: Part-time, open-ended contract

Pay: $23-26/hour depending on experience

Work Schedule: 25–30 hours per week; flexible within standard business hours (must be available for a weekly call on Tuesdays at 7am)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and publishing. They are seeking a skilled Managing Editor to provide editorial oversight and operational support for one of their peer-reviewed journals.

Job Description:

The Managing Editor will oversee the day-to-day editorial process, supporting authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to ensure the efficient handling of manuscripts and publication timelines. This role will partner closely with the Editor-in-Chief, senior editorial staff, and publishing teams to maintain the quality and timeliness of journal content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of manuscript submissions, including peer review coordination, revisions, acceptance, and preparation for publication.
• Support the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board with communications, meeting preparation, and manuscript decision dissemination.
• Monitor production schedules, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Respond to author, editor, and reviewer inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, communications, digital publishing) on content initiatives, communications plans, and online postings.
• Generate reports on journal status and performance as requested by leadership.
• Assist with special projects such as conference video interviews, website testing, and new publishing innovations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in scholarly publishing, preferably with peer-reviewed STM journals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional and collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with online publishing systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Preferred:

• Experience in the medical publishing field.
• Familiarity with data analytics and reporting.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, if needed.

Additional Details:

• Contract start date: October
• Open-ended duration
• Remote position with flexibility

Perks:

• Opportunity to work with a prestigious journal and leading editorial board
• Flexible scheduling within standard business hours
• Exposure to innovative publishing technologies and projects

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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