[PCA] JOB POSTING - Managing Editor for Natural Areas Journal

Tue Nov 6 12:33:15 CST 2018

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Natural Areas Association - Managing Editor

Details:
Introduction: 

The Natural Areas Association is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
dedicated to natural areas conservation. 

As the Managing Editor ("ME"), this position requires a commitment to the
mission and expressed values of the Natural Areas Association. The NAA's
mission is to support the community of natural areas professionals. We help
members reach their professional goals, promote natural areas management
based on science, work to raise awareness about the need for natural areas
conservation, and support natural areas research. 

Purpose of Position: 

The Natural Areas Journal is published four times per year by the Natural
Areas Association. Each issue averages 100-120 pages and generally contains
10-12 articles and 5 book reviews. The Managing Editor (ME; a contracted
position) is responsible for all tasks involved in the
development/production of the Journal that occur after manuscripts have been
peer-reviewed and accepted by the Lead Editor, up to the time of transmittal
to the Production Manager (PM), who is responsible for the design/layout of
the issue and sending the print-ready files to the printing company. 

The job entails: editing all manuscripts accepted by the Lead Editor,
ensuring a consistent editorial quality of the articles and other content;
establishing the table of contents and an annual production schedule in
conjunction with the Lead Editor and the PM, and helping to ensure that the
Journal is published in a timely manner. Other responsibilities include:
coordinating with the layout/design staff; contributing editors (e.g., Book
Review Editor); and authors. The ME also coordinates with NAA staff on
non-article content (e.g., conference ads, NAA membership announcements,
other editorial content) to obtain general information about the Association
to include in the Journal, to ensure that the Journal meets the level of
quality desired by the Board of Directors, and to troubleshoot and/or obtain
assistance or guidance with any administrative or operational problems that
may arise. 

The ME also participates in periodic (usually quarterly, at minimum) NAJ
"staff" meetings with the Lead Editor, PM, the NAA Executive Director, and
Operations and Membership Manager.

Responsibilities: 

The responsibilities of the Managing Editor include, but are not limited to
the following: 

* Performed on a cyclical basis in the context of issue production 

. Upon notification of manuscript acceptance by Lead Editor, retrieve a
final copy of the accepted manuscript (electronic files) from online
manuscript submission and peer review management site (PeerTrack). 
. Review contents to be sure all parts (text, tables, figures, supplements)
are included. 
. Make sure Lead Editor's requested changes have been made. 
. Communicate with Lead Editor about any major concerns with accepted
articles. 
. Work with the Lead Editor to determine each issue's table of contents. 
. Inform authors (via email) of the preliminary schedule for the issue;
request their availability to review proofs. Include a request for cover
photos (submissions go to PM), and advise authors to identify any
correspondence properly in the subject line. 
. Review cover photo contributions and choose cover photo(s) in conjunction
with the PM. 
. Copyedit all articles according to Natural Areas Journal Style Guide;
transmit copyedited articles, including tables, to PM, who then formats
tables and lays out pages of the journal. 
. Contact authors as needed, including queries (questions about
inconsistencies, missing data or references, unclear statements, etc.). 
. Enter authors' changes/corrections to the manuscript and/or inform tech
editor of changes/input obtained from authors. 
. Request "Letter From the Editor" column from Lead Editor (sometimes
discussion of potential topic takes place); copyedit and format; obtain
photo/illustration if applicable. 
. Receive book reviews and book list from Book Review Editor; copyedit as
needed. 
. Transmit all of the above-edited material to the PM. 
. In conjunction with the PM, review final "blue line" proof of cover and
inside of Journal sent by the printer. 
. Provide any needed corrections to the PM. 
. Transmit final version of the table of contents to Director of Operations
for posting on NAA website, listserves, and other promotional venues. 
. About once a year, review the Style Guide and consider necessary
fine-tuning or updates. 

Qualifications:
Qualifications:

. Have excellent working knowledge of the publications production process;
. Experience working on peer-reviewed scientific/technical journals;
. On-screen editing skills and ease with word-processing software;
. Familiarity with desktop publishing;
. Proven ability as an editor or copyeditor;
. Familiarity with editorial standards and styles;
. Educational background in natural/ecological sciences and/or natural
resources management are very helpful;
. Communicate with authors in both academic and agency settings.

Comments:
Physical Demands: 

Normal office duties as performed at a desk (may require long periods of
sitting and computer typing). Ability to carry equipment up to 15lbs.
Driving to vendors or for errands may require the use of personal vehicle.

Work Environment: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and
skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of
their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is dependent on experience. There is no health insurance or
retirement plan with this position.

The Natural Areas Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not
discriminate because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability, or marital status.

Point of Contact:

Email a cover letter and resume to Lisa Smith, Executive Director, Natural
Areas Association, lsmith at naturalareas.org <mailto:lsmith at naturalareas.org>
; 724-995-8466.

Deadline: 

November 9, 2018

Employer: Natural Areas Association
Contact: Lisa Smith

Address:
125 West Main Street 
P.O. Box 594 

Work Phone: 724-995-8466

Email:  <mailto:lsmith at naturalareas.org> lsmith at naturalareas.org

Website:
<https://www.memberleap.com/members/secure/classifieds/www.naturalareas.org>
www.naturalareas.org

Kate Luce Angell

Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Natural Areas Association

kangell at naturalareas.org 

naturalareas.org <http://naturalareas.org/> 

Call for Proposals opens in November '18

for the 2019 Natural Areas Conference

Pittsburgh, PA Oct. 8-10

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