"Associate Director of Publications"

Position Summary

Manages all aspects of the Journal of Professional Nursing (JPN); serve as editor of Syllabus and AACN News Watch; conceptualizes, manages, edits, produces, and promotes other AACN publications; provides high level writing and editorial support to the Communications Team and across AACN departments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with editor, authors, reviewers, and publisher to manage all aspects of the Journal of Professional Nursing, from receipt of manuscripts to final page proofs. Monitors AACN’s affiliation agreement with the journal’s publisher and ensures all obligations are met. Coordinates JPN’s electronic peer-review process. Works with editor and associate editors to maintain and update reviewer database. Coordinates communications involving the editorial board, AACN Board of Directors, AACN President/CEO, JPN editor, and AACN membership. Edits columns and articles. Serves as liaison with publisher regarding scheduling, production, marketing, circulation, advertising, and editorial board meetings.
• Develops, writes, and edits the bimonthly Syllabus newsletter. Coordinates, edits, and rewrites submissions from staff. Conducts interviews with noted thought leaders. Writes articles as needed. Summarizes press releases from outside sources. Works with graphic artist and Communications Assistant in soliciting and obtaining advertising and collecting revenue.
• Develops, writes, edits, and produces weekly AACN News Watch newsletter. Coordinates, edits, and rewrites submissions from staff. Reviews and edits press releases from external organizations for inclusion. Works with the Communications Team to produce each issue.
• Produces other publications as needed. Works with appointed editor on submission and production schedules. Works with graphic artist and printer to produce final publications. Oversees publication fulfillment and inventory.
• Edits all major association documents. Provides editorial support for other association documents and across departments, including writing, editing, publication planning, and promotion as needed.
• Provides staff support to appropriate committees and task forces. Prepares budgets for publications.

Requirements

• A Baccalaureate degree in a related area is required; a graduate degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of prior experience in editing, writing, and book and journal production. Experience working for an association is preferred.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, flexible and collaborative, and have good interpersonal skills. Excellent ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Additional qualifications include strong time management, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and specialized software programs as necessary.

Compensation Range

$80,000 - $95,000

Apply

Submit an employment application, including a resume and cover letter. https://www.aacnnursing.org/about-aacn/employment-opportunities

EEO Statement

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.