Publications Associate

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Publications Associate supporting peer-reviewed cardiac arrhythmia journals for the Heart Rhythm Society. Managing manuscript workflows, correspondence, online content, and editorial meetings remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the editorial workflow of manuscript submissions
  • Perform initial quality checks using a checklist
  • Follow up by email or telephone with authors, Associate Editors, and reviewers regarding overdue tasks or assignments
  • Assist authors with uploading manuscripts and responding to manuscript-review queries
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence relating to manuscript review
  • Ensure signed conflict-of-interest forms are received for all submissions
  • Assist with special projects, unique manuscript types, and special reports
  • Manage online journal web-page content and some social networking
  • Assist with preparation for editorial meetings, editorial board meetings, Zoom/conference calls, video interviews, and other editors' meetings
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience working with peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Experience working in a non-profit or medical society is a plus
  • Proficiency with Editorial Manager or a similar manuscript/peer-review workflow management system is a plus
  • No certificates, licenses, or registrations required
  • No other requirements specified

Benefits:

  • Full-time remote work arrangement
  • Inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and welcome
  • Equal Employment Opportunity employer