ABOUT THE POSITION

The Managing Editor, Scientific Journals partners with our editors-in-chief, editorial boards, Publications Committee, and third-party publisher to develop a strong portfolio of materials science journals (https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/), exploit new business opportunities, lead journal operations, and add value for ACerS members and the scientific community. The Managing Editor will develop and implement effective marketing plans and activities to attract the highest caliber authors and ensure efficient editorial, review, and publishing operations. This is a full-time hybrid position based out of ACerS’ Westerville, Ohio, headquarters office.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requires a college degree with an advanced degree in materials or physical science preferred.
• Experience in managing scientific journals or related technical products is a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in scholarly publishing, product marketing and/or sales of technical products.
• Must be a creative and assertive leader with outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, strong marketing and presentation skills, excellent command of English language, and ability to work effectively with both staff and volunteers.
• Manages journal products, Phase Equilibria Diagram and book programs, and is the liaison to the Publications Committee.
• Manages efficient operations of journal review processes, implements standards for turnaround times, and evaluates journal editors’ performance.
• Oversees branding, product positioning, marketing analysis, competitor analysis, author marketing, product expansion, and new product development.
• Facilitates development of editorial strategy and policy, attracts top authors, identifies and targets new research areas, and establishes quality standards.
• Defines and gathers data from multiple sources, both directly and indirectly to inform decisions, ideally with experience creating and running database queries.
• Ensures efficient operations of journal review processes including peer review platforms, implements standards for turnaround times, and evaluates journal editors’ performance.
• Manages publisher relations and ensures that ACerS is receiving the primary focus of its publisher.
• Requires 20% travel.
• Starting salary $75,000/annually.

About The American Ceramic Society

The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is the leading international professional membership organization for ceramic, glass, and materials scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, sales professionals, educators, and students. ACerS publishes journals, periodicals, and books; organizes meetings and expositions; and offers technical information through web and print outlets. ACerS’s extensive website (ceramics.org) provides online access to its journals, Ceramic Tech Today news blog, ACerS Bulletin membership magazine, videos, student and young professional career resources, and specialized technical knowledge. The Society serves over 11,000 members from more than 70 countries. ACerS offers a complete benefit package including medical and dental insurance, life and accident insurance, short/long term disability, paid time-off, and a deferred savings plan and is an EEO M/F/D/V Employer.

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