Associate Publisher – Health Research Publications

LOCATION: Hybrid – 8 days a month in the office (see locations on the posting) OVERVIEW As an Associate Publisher, you will play a crucial role in supporting the life cycle of health-related publications; specifically, our megajournal Medicine and its companion titles, and our 3rd party author and editorial service offerings. You will assist with getting these high-impact products to market by performing foundational tasks (including peer-review support) that ensure integrity and quality. Your work supports our mission to provide top-tier health information to professionals and consumers, making a meaningful impact on public health outcomes. RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist the Medicine Publisher with recruiting and onboarding new editors as needed
• Support the Peer-Review process of Medicine including identifying and addressing articles requiring attention
• Aid in the coordination and execution of editorial tasks
• Manage certificates, letters and annual recognition emails for reviewers and editors as requested
• Become proficient in the administrative tool for the electronic journals platform (eJP) and be responsible for basic site maintenance and for making necessary changes on journal sites
• Assist in the preparation and formatting of health-related content for various publishing platforms.
• Support the acquisition of initial requirements and background information for new publications and digital products.
• Support 3rd party author and editorial services program by communicating services to the Publishing team, handling journal sign-ups to the service and act a first point of contact for the vendor.
• Maintain organized records of document versions and revisions.
• Conduct basic market research to support the development of new health publications.
• Help prepare digital content for upload to online platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely publication schedules.
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials to promote new publications.
• Monitor and report on customer feedback to improve content quality.
• Provide general administrative support to the publishing team. QUALIFICATIONS Education: BA or BS; or equivalent experience. Experience: 1+ year experience in an Academic Publishing or Editorial role. What we’re looking for:
• Basic Content Management: Knowledge of article submission systems and of content preparation and formatting.
• Knowledge of academic publishing and the peer-review process
• Organizational Skills: Capability to maintain extensive records and files.
• Market Research: Basic knowledge of conducting and documenting research.
• Digital Publishing Tools: Familiarity with content management systems and basic digital tools.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Administrative Skills: General capability in supporting administrative tasks.
• Customer Feedback Monitoring: Ability to track and report feedback for content improvement. TRAVEL: Apply tot his job

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