Publications Associate
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Job Description
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












