Job Description

Primary Functions:

  The Assistant Managing Editor (AME) is responsible for leading these three aspects of The FASEB Journal and FASEB BioAdvances:

1) Editorial - Specifically coordinating with Editors and staff to drive original submissions and published articles. (2) production and web, ensuring smooth publication of accepted manuscripts to an engaging website; and 3) support of marketing, including the broad and successful promotion of the journal and published research findings.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The AME will work with their manager, FASEB staff, the Editors and board members, to develop and implement approved editorial initiatives and publishing strategies to grow the journals and their standing across the biological and biomedical sciences. They will commission quality content and will represent the journals through attendance at conferences, university visits, domestically and, on occasion, internationally. The AME will encourage and support the manuscript transfer process.
• The AME will work alongside the partner publisher on production and web delivery to ensure quality timely publication, a smooth publication experience for authors, and a user-friendly engaging interface and experience.
• The AME will also work with FASEB marketing staff and partner publisher marketing staff to create and implement attractive campaigns that result in growth in quality submissions, published articles, and readership and promote published research findings and the journal to a broad global audience.
• The AME reports to the Senior Managing Editor, Research Integrity.

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Location

This position is in Rockville, Maryland, and is walking distance to the Metro and on major bus lines. Currently, FASEB has a remote-first policy in place, and while our office is open, many staff are working remotely. On-site or remote work options will be considered for this position.

How to Apply, for full consideration: Please submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Please go to this link and click on the apply button to load your cover letter and resume:
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FASEB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Required

A Ph.D. in biological, biomedical, chemical, or related sciences and at least five years of combined education and work experience in an academic or industrial setting are required.

Broad expertise in the biological and biomedical sciences and a serious interest in learning the craft of science publishing, an analytical skill set that supports a dive deep into data analysis and trends, an interest in policy development, open science, and research integrity would support your candidacy.

Co-authoring at least one scientific research publication and having at least five years of scientific writing experience in academia or industry are also required.

Skills Required

• Energetic and proactive, comfortable with outreach to scientists. Initiate and follow up with outreach to scientists.
• Excellent interpersonal and developmental relations skills
• Strong team player
• Self-starter with an ability to both initiate and follow-through
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research-based skills
• Strong familiarity with common software and web-based applications
• Strong time management, multi-tasking, organization, and prioritization, ability to meet deadlines skills
• Attention to detail around complex issues.

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