Managing Editor (STM Journal) Job at The Choice, Inc. in Washington DC

The Choice is seeking a contract, part-time Managing Editor for our client- a well-respected professional medical association. This individual will support the publishing division on a peer-reviewed medical journal.

Start Date: October 2025

Duration: Open-ended

Schedule: 25-30 hours/week. There is a weekly call on Tuesdays at 7AM that will be required. Otherwise, the start time can be flexible in the morning.

Location: Remote but must be based in DMV area.

Salary : This is an hourly position, $28 an hour

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience working with peer review STM journals required
• Experience in the medical field; knowledge of the cardiovascular field a very large plus.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians, executives, contractors, and other staff in a respectful, professional manner.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, with varied deadlines in a fast-paced editorial/publishing environment.
• Proficiency in time management, adhering to strict timelines and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines in a fast-paced editorial/publishing environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of word processing, scheduling, and spreadsheet programs.
• Intermediate knowledge of STM and online publishing.
• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting.
• Some travel may be requested/required.

Job Description:

The Managing Editor position will be responsible for the daily operations of a peer reviewed medical journal. The Managing Editor will work with the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal to oversee the processing of manuscripts, coordinate peer review, and handle correspondence and production issues (e.g., preparing manuscripts for publication).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all elements of processing of new and revised submissions to the designated journal(s) through all stages—peer review process for each journal; revision and acceptance of articles; and exporting final versions to publisher for the journal.
• Support the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, and staff with the manuscript submission and peer review process, fostering collaboration, innovation, and new content initiatives.
• Answer e-mails in shared e-mail account, working closely with authors, editors, and reviewers to make sure manuscripts are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitor the Journal’s production schedule and quality standards, working with the publisher to meet deadlines and ensure smooth processes.
• Coordinate and be responsible for editorial board meetings, helping disseminate to the board as well as preparing and recording the decisions of board to be sent to authors.
• With the Senior Managing Editor, execute on the Journal’s communications plan by working with other departments, particularly marketing, communications, and social media.
• Assist the Senior Managing Editor in managing projects and support staff for the Journal.
• Prepare any reports required
• Work with the Digital Publishing Team and publisher on the posting of online content to ensure deadlines are met, coordinating simultaneous publications with senior leadership, marketing, and communications.
• Assist with conducting and recording video interviews at annual meetings, including Journal videos with the authors, editors, etc.
• Participate in testing journal websites and new online innovations.
• Other duties as assigned.