ASHA Leader Managing Editor
ASHA Leader Managing Editor
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Job Description
I. Purpose
This position ensures the quality and timeliness of The ASHA Leader in both print and online formats and serves as a frontline ambassador to staff and volunteers. Working closely with the editorinchief the managing editor oversees the production process creates content and collaborates with the Leader team and other ASHA staff to plan and package content effectively. Additionally this role helps promote and distribute Leader content through social media ASHAs biweekly enewsletter and other channels. A key focus of the position is guiding The ASHA Leader toward a digitalfirst publishing model while supporting ASHAs broader content strategy. The managing editor also provides continuity in operations by assisting and filling in for the editorinchief as needed.
II. Key Responsibilities
- Manage the production calendar and process for each issue of the print magazine and ensure the timely completion of related tasks; coordinate the proofreading of print copy with the editorial team and input corrections; and prepare articles for online publication in the contentmanagement system working with the senior online editorproducer.
- Participate in planning future print and online content in meetings with other ASHA staff with attention to format and disseminationfor example online versus print or podcast and presentation/timing on social media.
- Work closely with authors on online and print article development and guide the articleproposal process; provide substantive editing; occasionally write online news articles as needed; and coordinate with the art director editorinchief senior online editorproducer and other team members on photos videos illustrations and infographics.
- Support the Leader team in enhancing the magazines online visibility while collaborating with other departments to create compelling content packages that provide significant value to ASHA members.
- Aid in hiring and contracting outside vendors including freelance writers/writers printers and companies providing digital products and services as needed.
- Help fulfill other management duties of the editorinchief as needed.
III. Position within ASHA
IV. Autonomy & Decision Making:
The incumbent possessing unique skills and knowledge is given broad latitude to work autonomously but functions as well as a member of The ASHA Leader team.
V. Qualifications & Skills
Qualifications:
a. Knowledge typically acquired through:
- Minimum of 57 years of experience in feature/news writing for a professional audience and media/publication/editorial management
- Experience working for a professional membership organization is a plus
- Bachelors degree in journalism English media or related field. Experience equivalent to MA strongly desired
b. Skills
- Detail specific software proficiency analytical skills communication leadership problemsolving necessary to fulfill the key responsibilities. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
- Demonstrated skill in electronic editing
- Demonstrated knowledge of InCopy (Adobe Creative Suite)
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and workflow management software preferred
- Experience with Google Analytics (GA4 preferred
- Experience with building content in contentmanagement systems preferred
- Demonstrated experience with/understanding of social media platforms (ie Instagram Facebook LinkedIn) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to be a true teamplayer and work well with others in a highly collaborative environment
- Facility with handling multiple tasks under pressure and meeting continuous and multiple deadlines
- Demonstrated excellence in substantive editing of others writing especially editing professional/academic writing for plain language and active voice
- Acuity in judging editorial priorities approaches and political sensitivity
- Substantial experience in and understanding of using multiple media channels to communicate messages and distribute content
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including online interviewing skills
VI. Universal Expectations of ASHA Staff
At ASHA we believe in working together to make wellinformed decisions that will advance the association and the discipline of human communication sciences and disorders; teamwork is vital to achieving our mission vision and maximizing impact. As committed stewards of the organization we care deeply about our professions members and staff and building a strong and welcoming community. We strive to ensure that everyones voice is heard and valued. We are dedicated to helping each other grow and innovate by encouraging open communication and continual learning. Our focus is on delivering excellent service and value to members advancing equity and promoting diversity inclusion and the power of science and research.
VII. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
ASHA is an equal opportunity employer. As such it is ASHAs policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard for race sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin religion marital status disability veteran status age sexual orientation or LGBT status genetic information citizenship or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ASHAs Bylaws. This policy applies to recruiting hiring transfer promotion compensation and benefits upward mobility training and development access to facilities termination and other personnel actions.
VIII. Disclaimer
This job description reflects the primary responsibilities of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be required of someone in the position. All ASHA staff are expected to take on additional responsibilities from time to time and to help their colleagues.
Employment Type
Full-Time
