The Managing Editor manages a group of writers, freelancers, and research assistants. Oversees the design and content of several publications. Being a Managing Editor is responsible for publication schedule planning and budget control. Reviews all assignments before publication to ensure material is accurate and compliance with internal and external policies. In addition, Managing Editor requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Managing Editor typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Managing Editor typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title: Managing Editor, Scientific Publications
Department/Unit: Research/Scientific Affairs
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Location: This position is located onsite at the APTA headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
About APTA
Do you want to contribute to an organization dedicated to improving societal health? Would you like to collaborate with colleagues who are passionate about making a difference? Are you excited to work in a new state-of-the-art building designed to encourage movement, participation, and employee health?
Then you want to work for APTA!
APTA is the trusted leader for the physical therapy profession, representing more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students. Our approximately 150 employees support the association’s mission to build a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, APTA has outstanding employee benefits, including flexible work schedules, generous retirement contributions, and travel subsidies for employees who choose public and active transportation.
Summary
This position will lead the journal program within the Research Strategies Department of the Scientific Affairs Unit, collaborating with out-of-house journal editors and staff colleagues in the publication of APTA’s flagship peer-reviewed journal, PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. Contributes to the advancement of scientific publication in physical therapy/rehabilitation with an eye toward innovation and PTJ’s expressed purpose of helping to improve patient care. Manages the journal’s staff, editorial/production contractors, and the relationship with APTA’s co-publishing partner, Oxford University Press (OUP). Oversees and directs Editorial Office operations and editorial/production and ensures quality control. Partners with the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, and OUP in developing best-practice policies and procedures for peer review integrity and for navigating new developments in the field of scientific publication and dissemination. Collaborates with editors and staff to implement strategies to enhance author experience, content dissemination, and reader engagement.
Essential Functions
Staff Expectations
Qualifications
Travel Requirements
0 - 10% - local, National
How To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, when applying.
Principals only; no agencies; no phone calls, please. Candidates selected to participate in an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.
The American Physical Therapy Association is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
APTA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit e-verify.uscis.gov.
APTA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and invites and welcomes applicants with diversity of experience, mindset, and skills to add value to APTA and our staff community.