We are seeking a dynamic Managing Editor to manage a growing professional team. managing and performing the following tasks: manage Internal Editors, Formatting Team and CME To Go. The Managing Editor position functions as a traffic manager for all editorial content and directs all projects, schedules, budget and resources.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 Supervisory Role

• Maintaining ultimate responsibility for resource team efficiency and effectiveness
• Supervising Resource Team staff
  • Holding regular departmental team meetings and other control processes
  • Tracking staff progress on appropriate spreadsheets
  • Participating in staff review process
• Maintaining role as primary troubleshooter
• Acting as the Resource Team inter-departmental liaison
• Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) database editing
  • Review of existing questions for grammar and style
  • Culling of poor questions for re-write
  • Collaboration with medical writers to create new/additional questions.
  • Collaboration with medical editors to proof question content and medical terminology
• Sourcing: contacting potential medical writers/editors through a variety of means

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree, English or Journalism, Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to manage editorial team, providing resources necessary to deliver high quality editorial products on schedule.
• Excellent command of English grammar and usage. Thorough knowledge of proofreading and familiarity with current edition of Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to quickly and independently problem solve
• Highly proficient in the use of MS Office software
• Ability to perform self-directed research and tasks
• Ability to manage multiple timelines/deadlines

 EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years managing an editorial (or related) team
• 6 years’ experience in editing, publishing, journalism, or related field
• Medical writing/editing experience required
• Online editing skills and knowledge of digital workflow

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter, along with salary expectations to bruce@americanphysician.com