Communications Editor jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Communications Editor writes, prepares, and/or reviews content to be used in company publications. Coordinates the preparation of company publications and articles with various departments. Being a Communications Editor reviews artwork and verifies facts. Ensures all work follows editorial policies and standards. Additionally, Communications Editor maintains company's identity, design standards, and policies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Communications Editor work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Communications Editor typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Managing Editor, Cancer Research Communications and Molecular Cancer Research
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    The Managing Editor is responsible for managing the manuscript submission and review process, and for supporting editorial development of two journals, the AACR’s first and only fully open access journal, Cancer Research Communications, and a well-established hybrid journal, Molecular Cancer Research. Precise title and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    Responsibilities

    •  Works closely with the journal's editors to provide support in determining editorial direction, evaluating and improving content, and developing new areas or new types of content. Provides follow-through to ensure changes are implemented, integrating any new processes into back-office systems.
    • Responsible for day-to-day management of the manuscript submission and peer review processes, and maintenance of the editorial board list and peer reviewer database.
    • Hires, trains, supervises, develops, and evaluates internal editorial staff.
    • Provides support in managing and evaluating the performance of any external contractors who provide editorial support.
    • Keeps internal journal editor(s) and external Editor-in-Chief apprised of journal status and alerts them to any problem areas or to journal academic Editors who may be causing delays in manuscript flow.
    • Plans, prepares materials for, and delivers presentations at Editorial Board Meetings, Editorial Retreats, and scheduled conference calls.
    • Analyzes competitive journals and information products; identifies key distinguishing characteristics; suggests changes to gain competitive advantage.
    • Drafts correspondence for editors, such as manuscript solicitations, Editorial Board invitations
    • Coordinates editorial review and resolution of potential ethical issues in submitted and published manuscripts.
    • Works with publications marketing staff to promote the journal to readers and authors.
      • Helps to identify articles to promote, obtaining author and editor agreement on choices.
      • Helps to identify potentially relevant audiences and meetings for journal promotion; helps select materials to send to meetings that support this effort.
      • Provides direction for and review of ad copy, email blasts, and online banner ads.
    • Works with communications and media relations staff to promote journal content, coordinating press releases with the editor, managing embargo dates, etc.
    • Works with internal staff and AACR’s online journal hosting vendor to develop and implement innovative electronic features and services for the journals.
    • Helps develop the journal’s budget and monitors expenditures.
    • Works with production department to ensure smooth flow of manuscripts for publication and manages the order of placement as needed.

    Qualifications

    Education and Training:

     

    ·         Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific field.

    ·         Advanced degree a plus

    ·         Title and salary are commensurate with experience.

     

    Preferred Qualifications and Experience

     

    §  4 to 8 years of experience as a journal manager for scientific or other scholarly publications.

    §  Experience with online manuscript submission and tracking systems, and electronic publishing processes.

    §  Scientific background or knowledge, particularly in the areas of biomedical research, is preferred.

    §  Ability to interact effectively with external editors, authors, and reviewers, as well as with internal colleagues at all levels of the organization.

    §  Proven record as a manager of both people and processes.

    §  Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    §  Good organizational and problem-solving skills.

    §  Proficiency with MS Office suite of programs essential.

  • 14 Days Ago

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Communications Assistant
  • Prescure Communications
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • About the company: When it comes to your brand's communication needs, contacting Prescure Communications is the first step towards unlocking your brand's full potential. Here's why you should reach ou...
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Senior Editor
  • NBME
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION OVERVIEW NBME is seeking a Senior Editor to join our organization. As a Senior Editor, you'll collaborate with passionate committee volunteers and clients to craft engaging test content. Your...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Medical Editor
  • Clutch Group, Inc.
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Role : Medical Editor Location: Remote (EST hours) Availability: Part-time, Ad Hoc, or Full-time hours Hourly: up to $35hr Clutch is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identi...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Editor/Director, Billy Penn
  • WHYY Inc
  • Philadelphia, PA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Management Job Location: HQ - Philadelphia, PA Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionAbout WHYY WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journa...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Lead Editor, Syndication Content
  • Launch Potato
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • YOUR ROLE You will lead content strategy for FinanceBuzz across our syndication partners. This is an amazing opportunity to own not only evergreen, but also timely and AI content that will take us fro...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Senior Electrical Engineer
  • STV
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Description STV is an award-winning professional firm consistently ranking among the country's top companies in educatio...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graduate Transportation Engineer
  • Pennoni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Description Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approa...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Site/Civil Senior Project Manager
  • STV
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Description STV is seeking a highly motivated Site/Civil Senior Project Manager for a position in our Philadelphia, PA o...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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YouTube Production Manager- Philadelphia, PA
  • The Calendar Group
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Our client is in search of a dynamic YouTube Production Manager in Blue Bell, PA. In this role, you will be the driving ...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Content Developer - Contractor (Remote)
  • Cengage Group
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • **We believe in the power and joy of learning** At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Client Implementation Analyst (IT-EDI)
  • MultiPlan
  • Job Description Imagine a workplace that encourages you to interpret, innovate and inspire. Our employees do just that b...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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24-50 Tenure Track - Assistant Professor of Human Resources
  • West Chester University
  • West Chester, PA
  • Location : West Chester University, PA Job Type: Regular / Full-Time Job Number: 24-50 Department: College of Business &...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Proposal Coordinator - Remote
  • Careerbuilder
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Your Impact: Our People & Places Solutions business reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and e...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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Income Estimation for Communications Editor jobs
$56,654 to $76,434
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago

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Communications Editor in Bakersfield, CA
Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research.
January 29, 2020
Communications Editor in Rochester, MN
All editing is done through the Client Communications Editor.
February 02, 2020