Chief Editorial Strategist — Veterinary Journal (Remote)

Maine Veterinary Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Veterinary Medical Center seeks an experienced editorial leader to serve as Senior Editor for JAAHA, guiding scientific direction and content strategy in veterinary medicine. You will oversee peer review, editorial standards, and collaboration with AAHA staff, driving timely decisions and responsible publication practices while growing journal visibility.

Fully remote with occasional travel to AAHA meetings; requires a DVM or equivalent and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree required; advanced editorial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of peer review, research methodology, and ethics.
• Ability to manage editors, reviewers, and author relations with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serves as senior editorial leader for JAAHA and directs content strategy.
• Oversees acceptance decisions, peer review quality, and ethical standards.
• Leads editorial board management and reviewer recruitment.
• Collaborates with AAHA staff on guidelines, scope, and priorities.
• Monitors metrics and contributes to journal operations and budget.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Decision making

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board certification preferred

Tools

Editorial Manager

ScholarOne

Job description

Maine Veterinary Medical Center seeks an experienced editorial leader to serve as Senior Editor for JAAHA, guiding scientific direction and content strategy in veterinary medicine. You will oversee peer review, editorial standards, and collaboration with AAHA staff, driving timely decisions and responsible publication practices while growing journal visibility.

Fully remote with occasional travel to AAHA meetings; requires a DVM or equivalent and strong leadership and communication skills.