Director: Journal Editorial & Production

What we’re looking for: We are seeking a talented professional who will be responsible for the high-quality, timely, and cost-effective publication of the RSNA journals, from acceptance through print and online publication. The Director of Journal Editorial and Production will work collaboratively with Editors to chart a long-term and sustainable course for the journals.

This organization might be for you if you’re interested in:

• A welcoming environment that gives you an opportunity to impact patient care
• Excellent work-life balance through time off and workplace flexibility
• Continued professional growth supported by online and live training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, budget for professional development, and more
• A competitive compensation package that includes generous retirement and health benefits

What you’ll do:

• Work with staff to establish, monitor, and evaluate policies, personnel, organization, work processes, and procedures designed to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely production, online publication, and distribution of RSNA publications
• Assist Editors in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that facilitate timely and high-quality publication of the journals in all formats, including copyediting, production, and distribution
• Oversee and assist in the development, maintenance and analysis of manuscript tracking programs for all RSNA journals; ensures accurate and timely delivery of reporting
• Assist in planning, conducting, and reporting at meetings and conference calls
• Manage the hiring, training, supervising, developing, and evaluating of all department staff responsible for functions in the editorial and production teams across the journals
• Identify and implement strategies for operational efficiencies leading to more rapid, high quality journal production and distribution
• Oversee journal vendor relationships to assure smooth coordination and effective collaboration
• Establish and monitor budgets for publications, and other projects and activities related to publications
• Work with departments on publications features and processes that integrate with education features and processes, such as journal CME opportunities; promote article content and journal messaging

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 10 or more years’ experience in medical journal publication, print and online
• 7 or more years’ experience in publication management
• Excellent management skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Good supervisory skills
• Adept at developing effective teams
• Excellent decision-making ability
• Excellent judgment