[Hiring] Managing Editor and Team Lead @Association of Operating Room Nurses Inc

Role Description

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is seeking a Managing Editor and Team Lead to help advance patient and staff safety through evidence-based practice, education, and clinical resources that support perioperative nurses.

In this role, you will lead the editorial strategy, production, and day-to-day operations of the AORN Journal while guiding a talented editorial team and collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief, publisher, and internal partners. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and valuable content that informs perioperative professionals and supports AORN’s mission.

Location: Remote

Headquarters: Denver, CO

What You’ll Do

• Supervises the content of the Journal and the work of the Journal team, from planning through distribution.
• Responsible for the quality of all Journal content and for ensuring the publication of accurate, relevant, timely, and valuable content.
• Reviews and edits Journal content, including feature articles, columns, special reports, etc.
• Selects and assigns the content for each monthly issue; creates and manages the workflow schedules for the Journal team members.
• Creates an annual Journal editorial calendar with the Editor-in-Chief and Sr Director of Publications.
• Works closely with the Publications Editor to plan and support the development of Periop Briefing content.
• Provides monthly issue lineups, along with cover information, and selects and coordinates approval of the cover image.
• Builds and coordinates web assets for the Journal homepage on aornjournal.org and Journal pages on aorn.org.
• Ensures team efficiency and productivity; identifies and helps implement process improvement initiatives.
• Tracks and manages manuscripts in the manuscript & peer reviewing platform.
• Establishes positive and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Co-manages the review of the monthly issue proof stage and notes all corrections needed.
• Manages pre- and post-conference content coverage in the Journal.
• Recruits, trains, and manages performance of the Journal editorial team.
• Meets regularly with the Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, as well as the publisher editorial, production, marketing, and ad sales teams.
• Responsible for meeting the Journal expense budget and managing the payment of Journal related invoices.
• Manages the day-to-day Journal operations with the publisher.
• In collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief and Sr Director of Publications, identifies and develops new Journal content features.
• Works closely with the publisher’s ad sales team to notify them of content that would interest advertisers.
• Creates and oversees statements of work and contracts for editorial freelancers.
• Helps manage and lead the Publications department’s tasks and activities for the annual AORN Expo & Conference.
• Creates and gives presentations as needed.
• Assists the Editor-in-Chief in planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving the editorial content of the AORN Journal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Journalism, Publishing, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years relevant publishing experience, including as a Journal managing editor.
• 1+ years of experience leading or managing a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scholarly and/or association publishing experience.
• Experience with healthcare and/or scientific publishing.
• Knowledge of American Medical Association (AMA) style guide.
• Experience and comfortable with new and developing publishing technologies, formats, and platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and professional Adobe software.
• Proficient in use of manuscript management systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Deadline driven, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, excellent communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships within the department and with AORN members, staff, and partners.
• Ability to demonstrate and hold others accountable for organizational values.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including PPO and HDHP options.
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance available.
• Critical illness and accident insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free Calm subscription.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Staff incentive bonus opportunity.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually.
• Remote work.
• Access to Udemy learning resources.
• Professional development opportunities.

Working Conditions

This remote position requires regular use of a computer, Microsoft Teams, and other business technology tools. Travel may be required to support departmental and Association activities.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed until the position is filled or a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AORN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type 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.