Managing Editor

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care.

Who we are:

ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO, click here.

Who we are looking for:

ASCO is seeking a highly-motivated Managing Editor to manage and contribute to editorial activities for ASCO’s prestigious meeting and member publications. This role entails managing and optimizing workflows and processes, and fostering effective collaborations with physician editors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

If you are in search of an exciting opportunity to apply your editorial prowess, planning and project management skills, and collaboration with medical professionals across a diverse range of publications, then we want to hear from you!

Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial responsibilities for the ASCO Educational Book including overseeing the author invitation, manuscript peer review, and Conflict of Interest (COI) collection processes; collaborating with multiple stakeholder groups across ASCO for content development and promotion via email newsletters, social media, and podcasts.
• Collaborate with the Publishing Production team on timelines and workflows, ensuring content is published and distributed by mutually agreed upon deadlines.
• Manage content development and editing for print meeting programs and coordinate with Publications Production on schedule development and adherence, proof reviews, template updates, vendor management, and ad placement.
• Manage editorial responsibilities as assigned for the ASCO Daily News program, including content selection and development; assigning articles to freelance or staff writers; editorial review of articles; and print proof management.
• Provide editorial support for ASCO Connection, ASCO’s member magazine, including partnering with internal stakeholders on topic-specific content development related to ASCO organizational priorities; editorial review of print and online articles and print proofs; and support the production of print issues.
• Support editorial activities for the ASCO meeting proceedings, including management of post-publication errata.
• Initiate and execute process improvement, obstacle anticipation and avoidance, and innovative advancements and improvements to products.
• Collaborate with colleagues on publication strategy and budget management.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Digital Media Studies, Communications, English, Literature or related fields from an accredited college or university
• 6+ years of relevant experience in writing, editing, and/or publishing activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; openness to embracing new technology

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Journalism, Digital Media Studies, Communications, English, Literature or related fields from an accredited college or university
• Proficient in use of manuscript submission systems
• Experience handling publishing ethics issues and conflicts of interest
• Basic knowledge of metric-driven programs
• Experience in managing writers, editors, or producers in publishing

Competencies

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to provide a high level of efficient support to authors, editors, and reviewers
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and on tight deadlines
• Self-motivation and a willingness to take new initiatives
• Strong project management skills
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to delegate and motivate employees and volunteers
• Strong desire to seek continuous improvements by staying knowledgeable on the current industry trends

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

5-7 days a year

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization’s culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.