Associate Publisher – Health Research Publications

LOCATION: Hybrid – 8 days a month in the office (see locations on the posting) OVERVIEW As an Associate Publisher, you will play a crucial role in supporting the life cycle of health-related publications; specifically, our megajournal Medicine and its companion titles, and our 3rd party author and editorial service offerings. You will assist with getting these high-impact products to market by performing foundational tasks (including peer-review support) that ensure integrity and quality. Your work supports our mission to provide top-tier health information to professionals and consumers, making a meaningful impact on public health outcomes.

RESPONSIBLITIES • Assist the Medicine Publisher with recruiting and onboarding new editors as needed • Support the Peer-Review process of Medicine including identifying and addressing articles requiring attention • Aid in the coordination and execution of editorial tasks • Manage certificates, letters and annual recognition emails for reviewers and editors as requested • Become proficient in the administrative tool for the electronic journals platform (eJP) and be responsible for basic site maintenance and for making necessary changes on journal sites • Assist in the preparation and formatting of health-related content for various publishing platforms. • Support the acquisition of initial requirements and background information for new publications and digital products. • Support 3rd party author and editorial services program by communicating services to the Publishing team, handling journal sign-ups to the service and act a first point of contact for the vendor. • Maintain organized records of document versions and revisions. • Conduct basic market research to support the development of new health publications. • Help prepare digital content for upload to online platforms. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely publication schedules. • Assist in the creation of marketing materials to promote new publications. • Monitor and report on customer feedback to improve content quality. • Provide general administrative support to the publishing team. QUALIFICATIONS Education: BA or BS; or equivalent experience. Experience: 1+ year experience in an Academic Publishing or Editorial role.

What we’re looking for: • Basic Content Management: Knowledge of article submission systems and of content preparation and formatting. • Knowledge of academic publishing and the peer-review process • Organizational Skills: Capability to maintain extensive records and files. • Market Research: Basic knowledge of conducting and documenting research. • Digital Publishing Tools: Familiarity with content management systems and basic digital tools. • Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team. • Administrative Skills: General capability in supporting administrative tasks. • Customer Feedback Monitoring: Ability to track and report feedback for content improvement. TRAVEL: