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Managing Editor –\u00a0Water Resources IMPACT – Virtual Position<\/em><\/p>\n Position Description<\/p>\n Position Summary:<\/p>\n This position requires a leader with the ability to work independently, meet project timelines, and develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. You will bring extensive administration, editorial and operations experience related to the overall production of scientific publications and other material, as well as experience executing and delivering on the editorial strategy for\u00a0Water Resources IMPACT\u00a0<\/em>magazine, as set by the\u00a0IMPACT<\/em>\u00a0Advisory Board, Editor-in-Chief, Technical Editor, and American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Board of Directors.<\/p>\n About\u00a0Water Resources<\/em>\u00a0IMPACT\u00a0<\/em>Magazine:<\/p>\n Consistently chosen by members as one of AWRA’s top benefits,\u00a0Water Resources IMPACT\u00a0<\/em>is a practical, solutions-oriented digital magazine containing diverse and timely articles written for water resources professionals at all career levels. Designed to coincide with and promote specialty conferences and other AWRA activities,\u00a0IMPACT<\/em>\u00a0is a bi-monthly collection of themed articles gathered by Guest Editors and based on the editorial calendar chosen by its Advisory Board.<\/p>\n Position Highlights:<\/p>\n This contracted position manages the day-to-day operations of\u00a0IMPACT\u00a0<\/em>,magazine from publication scheduling, topic identification, and content submission through publication to ensure the magazine is published on time while maintaining\/exceeding established quality standards. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the Advisory Board, identifying guest editors, assist in solicitating content, securing article submissions, managing the review process, author notification, editing and proofing, and producing final content for design.<\/p>\n Responsible for working with the CEO, Editor-in-Chief, Technical Editor and relevant staff\/volunteers to think strategically about the publication, the membership value proposition it holds, and support its growth in terms of reach, prestige and operational efficiencies.<\/p>\n Acts as principle liaison among the Advisory Board, guest editors, authors, and designer.<\/p>\n Organizes and attends meetings\/teleconferences with the Advisory Board, Technical Editor, and others.<\/p>\n Communicates regularly with guest editors, authors, AWRA staff, designers, and others to ensure timely submission of articles and meet the distribution deadline.<\/p>\n Qualified candidates should possess:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minimum BS\/BA degree in journalism, English or related field required.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minimum 5 years scholarly publishing\/printing experience required. Experience with scientific publications preferred.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minimum 5 years\u2019 experience in an editorial management role, leading, coaching and developing teams as well as setting policy and interacting with senior leaders.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must possess excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Must be able to demonstrate excellent time management and organizational judgement, and skills that facilitate handling multiple priorities and concurrent projects<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all colleagues, both inside and outside of the AWRA.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ability to meet deadlines and produce an error-free publication that drives value for the AWRA membership.<\/p>\n