Editorial Operations Associate - Remote

ISHE; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart Rhythm Society in Washington, DC is seeking a Publications Associate to support the review process of manuscripts, perform light editing of letters of disposition, and maintain timely publication. You will communicate with authors, readers, and reviewers to uphold quality and speed of review and publication.

The role includes assisting with editorial meetings, content management of online journal pages, and coordinating with Journal/Publications staff on meetings using Zoom or video calls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Experience editing manuscripts or academic content.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple manuscripts and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with journal publication processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with editorial workflow of manuscript submissions.
• Performs initial quality checks and follows up with authors and editors regarding overdue tasks.
• Assists authors with uploading manuscripts and responds to inquiries regarding manuscripts undergoing review.
• Handles incoming/outgoing correspondence relating to manuscript review and ensures signed conflict of interest forms are received.
• Assists with handling special projects, unique manuscript types, and special reports.
• Handles light content management of online journal web pages and some social networking.
• Assists with editorial meetings and editorial board meetings.

Skills

Editing

Editorial Workflow

Communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

CMS

Zoom

Job description

Heart Rhythm Society in Washington, DC is seeking a Publications Associate to support the review process of manuscripts, perform light editing of letters of disposition, and maintain timely publication. You will communicate with authors, readers, and reviewers to uphold quality and speed of review and publication.

The role includes assisting with editorial meetings, content management of online journal pages, and coordinating with Journal/Publications staff on meetings using Zoom or video calls.