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APIC · 1 week ago

Prevention Strategist Managing Editor (Part-Time Contractor)

United States

Part-time, Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

APIC is an organization focused on infection prevention, and they are seeking a part-time contractor to manage all editorial and production aspects of their quarterly publication, Prevention Strategist. The role involves overseeing content planning, editorial processes, and ensuring high-quality publication in collaboration with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Manage production of Prevention Strategist magazine, including author coordination, editing, photo selection, captions, and occasional writing of articles

Oversee all phases of the publication process ensuring production and distribution of APIC’s quarterly member magazine (in print and on-line) in a timely manner, soliciting articles, coordinating efforts with authors, and editing submissions

Coordinates the compilation and preparation of accepted materials, edits copy and works closely with the volunteer editorial panel, publishing company, and senior leadership regarding arrangement and compilation of issue contents

Perform final quality check on files before releasing to printer, proofreading copyedited materials at various stages of the publication process and works with vendors to ensure quality of printed product

Set and maintain production schedules, ensure smooth flow of manuscripts and proofs to authors, co-authors and copy editors and ensure that deadlines are met

Oversee permissions, copyrights, disclosures, and acknowledgments

Work closely with vendors and the publisher to ensure quality of the final printed and digital products

Solicit articles and manage the full submission lifecycle, including coordination with authors, editorial review, revisions, acceptance, and publication

Coordinate the compilation, arrangement, and preparation of accepted materials for each issue

Perform direct copy editing to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to APIC style

Serve as the primary liaison among authors, senior leadership, and the publishing company

Manage relationships with external vendors, and contractors to execute marketing strategies effectively

Work with designers on schedules, timelines, and art direction, and coordinate production with printers

Manage printing and distribution with external vendors

Manage digital advertising via multi-channel digital placement platform

Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Prevention Strategist editorial panel

Manage and lead the Prevention Strategist editorial panel and collaborate with stakeholders to monitor the infection prevention environment and identify emerging issues

Qualification

Publication managementCopy editingEditorial workflow managementVendor relationship managementHealthcare communication experienceVolunteer managementWriting skills