Assistant Production Editor

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION EDITOR

What youll do.

The Assistant Production Editor guides journal content from final acceptance to online and print publication ensuring every article is polished accurate and delivered on schedule. This role elevates article-based features by applying journal style standards and coordinating seamlessly with authors editors and external vendors. Working closely with internal teams the Assistant Production Editor helps identify opportunities to enhance content-driven features and streamline workflows. With a focus on efficiency and quality this position drives improvements that shorten turnaround times and deliver a smoother more author-friendly production experience.

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Who we are.

Join a diverse community of fun energetic and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AANs vision is to be indispensable to our members and we continue to embrace our values of Community Leadership Well-being and Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Together we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

The AAN founded in Minneapolis in 1948 supports and represents more than 40000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is in a stunning energy-efficient office located in downtown Minneapoliss dynamic Mill District and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail major bus lines parking options walking/biking paths and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

What we look for.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in English Humanities or Science area of study is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3years of experience with proofreading or copyediting content for publication is required is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing coordination support to teamsin a fast-paced publishing environmentis required.
• Demonstrated ability to upholdthe AANsvaluesis required.
• Experience editing copy for a scholarly journalis required.
• Experience working with vendors in the scholarly publication industryis required.
• Knowledge of scholarly journal formats is required.
• Ability to collaborate across teams is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsare required.
• Strong organizational skillsare required.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Word and Excel Internetis required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
• Proactive decision-making skills are preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Skilled in navigating various personalities and working styles is preferred.
• Knowledge of AMA Manual of Style is preferred.

Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Travel Requirements:Minimal travel required up to 5%

Location: Minneapolis MN and is identified as primarily remote (ability to work remotely but required to work in the office as needed or requested)

Schedule: Rarely beyond standard work schedule required

What we offer.

Ourexcellent benefits package that works as hard for you as you do for us.

• Thrive at Work and Beyond
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Paid parental family and bereavement leave
• Benefits to Secure Your Future
• Competitive salary & incentive program
• 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
• Paid life and both long- and short-term disability insurance
• Benefits to Grow With Us
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion training programs
• Monetary years of service recognition awards
• Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
• Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
• Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
• Diversity Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
• Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
• Health & Happiness (Medical Dental Vision & More)
• Comprehensive health coverage with medical dental and vision plans
• Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
• Onsite workout facility gender-neutral restroom wellness and lactation rooms
• Transportation subsidy
• Flavored waters & on-site fitness

Great Location: Our headquarters is a beautiful energy-efficient office in Minneapolis MN. Our headquarters is in a stunning energy-efficient office located in downtown Minneapoliss dynamic Mill District and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail major bus lines parking options walking/biking paths and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

Great People in Great Careers: The AAN offers talent opportunities in the fields of Administration Accounting Marketing Communications Digital Development Event Planning Social Media Research Health Policy Information Systems Project Management and more.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.