The American College of Cardiology is looking for a new Editorial Coordinator to join our talented Scientific Publications team and support the development of our highly regarded peer-reviewed medical journals. The Editorial Coordinator will be responsible for contributing to the daily operations of the Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC) family of journals. While reporting to the Executive Managing Editor, the Editorial Coordinator will work very closely with the JACC and the JACC: CardioOncology Managing Editors on those journals. Duties will include processing manuscripts, coordinating peer review, and handling correspondence and production issues (e.g., preparing manuscripts for publication).  

This position is based in Washington, DC where we have a hybrid work environment (two days per week in the office).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on all aspects of manuscript processing and production for submissions to JACC and JACC: CardioOncology. This includes but is not limited to checking in new and revised submissions; coordinating the peer review process; handling correspondence with authors, reviewers, and other parties; preparing manuscripts for production; and transmitting manuscripts to the publisher.
• Coordinates and is responsible for JACC editorial board meetings, helping disseminate to the board as well as preparing and recording the decisions of board to be sent to authors.
• Distributes and records transfer offers and decision letters to JACC sister journal editors-in-chief.
• Liaison to JACC guest editors-in-chief, overseeing separate review process and ensuring no conflicts arise with regular board.
• Assist with the development and management of CME activities for the journals.
• Answers e-mails in shared email JACC and JACC: CardioOncology accounts, working closely with authors, editors, and reviewers to make sure manuscripts are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Serve as primary backup for JACC: CardioOncology Managing Editor, covering conference calls, sending decision letters, and, with the assistance of the Executive Managing Editor, handling all day-to-day issues.
• Participate in testing journal websites and new online innovations.
• As a member organization, it's critical that we support and partner with our members when they are available. This person will often need to work outside of normal business hours in order to fulfil member and program needs. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of experience in peer review publishing.
• Strong organizational skills and administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in time management, with the ability to adhere to strict publishing timelines and prioritizing tasks based on the deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of word processing, scheduling, and spreadsheet programs.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians, executives, contractors, and other staff.
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours in order to support member and program needs. 
• Intermediate knowledge of STM and online publishing.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of STM and online publishing.
• Past experience working with online journal production tracking systems.
• Experience in the medical field; knowledge of the cardiovascular field highly desired.

About Us:

At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work.

 

We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 70 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.

 

Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at: www.acc.org/jobs.

 

What We Offer:

ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc. Please note that these offerings may change at any time.

 

ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. For this role in Washington, DC (and other high-cost of labor markets if applicable, including California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington) the target base salary range is: $62,000 - $75,000. The salary ranges for other locations in the US will vary based on the local labor market; ACC’s Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions.

 

COVID Considerations:

As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff, temporary employees, and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before working onsite at ACC or attending ACC events. Proof of vaccination will be required.  Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually.

 

ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement at cnott@acc.org or (202)375-6423.