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| Job details |
| Company name : |
American Academy of Physician Assistants
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| Minimum experience : |
3 years |
| Maximum experience : |
4 years |
| Job type : |
Permanent |
| Gross pay : |
Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : |
Aug 28, 2008 |
| Job view count : |
121
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| Job description |
| Job description: |
The Publications Manager performs writing, editing and administrative duties and other tasks as assigned by the Publications Director. The position reports to the Publications Director. S/He interacts with all Academy departments, committees and member groups to provide publication support to the membership, to research articles to be published by the Academy, and to compile and maintain a file of subject matter experts within AAPA, the profession, and across the health care landscape.
Responsibilities:
AAPA News:
- Research, proofread, and - under the supervision of the Publications Director - write timely and accurate news and feature articles for AAPA News.
- Suggest story ideas for AAPA News and present them at editorial meetings.
- Collect information, organize, and maintain research files for AAPA News
- Attend meetings as directed.
- Perform other News-related writing as assigned.
Other Publications:
- Support the development of new publications vehicles, especially within the electronic newsletter field.
- Research which news vehicles to use to communicate topical information to select audiences in a timely and accurate manner.
- Develop relationships with subject matter experts within AAPA as well as other sectors of the health care community.
Other:
- Assist the Director, Publications with writing, editing, and/or proofreading of other AAPA publications (print and electronic), such as brochures, books, etc., as needed.
- Assist with photography of events.
- Remain current on trends, methods and technologies associated with print and electronic publications, including, but not limited to both print and electronic publications, e-newsletters, blast e-mails, RSS, and other existing and emerging usage.
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| Req. candidate profile : |
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or related field or equivalent experience.
- At least three years of editing and writing (newspaper/magazine) experience with demonstrated proficiency.
- Experience working in an electronic publishing environment.
- Familiarity with health professions and health policy a plus.
- Proven record of working under deadline pressure.
- Ability to work with writers and members on articles and editing problems.
- Excellent writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
- Proficiency in intermediate/advanced word processing (MS Word).
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| How to apply : |
Register to view
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
No |
| Telecommute : |
No |
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