Senior Manager, Publishing

Attention all current and former pharmacists! Do you have a passion for writing and experience creating engaging content for magazines and publications?

We are in search of a Senior Manager, Publishing for the American Pharmacists Association located in Washington, D.C. This is a Full Time, Hybrid, Direct Hire position with an annual salary range of $97,000 - 115,000/ yr. plus benefits.

ORGANIZATION: American Pharmacists Association

LOCATION: Washington D.C.

POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Publishing

SCHEDULE: Full-Time (40 hrs./wk.), Hybrid

DURATION: Direct Hire

SALARY: $97,000 - 115,000/yr. (DOE) plus benefits

Is This Your Dream Job? The Senior Manager, Publishing serves as a subject matter expert for the Publishing department. He/she participates in issue planning, creates content, assists with production for Pharmacy Today, participates in content evaluation and development of new technology for content delivery, and serves as a representative of APhA member needs in all areas of publishing.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Experience and Education required:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy required (Post-graduate training is preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience or 1+ year of a Residency/Fellowship and 2+ years of relevant experience in an association or nonprofit
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance standards
• Proven experience in pharmacology and content creation for pharmacists
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple projects in a timely fashion, adhere to deadlines, and plan projects effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with data analytics and performance-tracking tools
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Ability to travel to the annual meeting
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and InCopy
• Proficiency in AI-powered publishing tools and digital content management systems preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Pharmacy Today:

• Leads/participates in the monthly issue planning call with the PT editor-in-chief, suggesting appropriate copy for each issue
• Leads/participates in the monthly PT Art Meeting with Creative Services to discuss appropriate images for each issue
• Write New & Approved and at least two Clinical or Practice stories for each issue
• Collaborates with the editorial team to proof each book dummy to ensure accuracy and alignment with pharmacy best practices, providing pharmacist perspective on content
• Assists with production steps, including setting up the production planner, creating the imposition, and editing content within InCopy

Digital Publishing/electronic resources:

• Leads/participates in the review process for all content
• Serves as a liaison to authors, including coaching authors on procedures, house style, and content-delivery preparation
• Leads/participates in the marketing and promotion activities to ensure the publication of high-quality content and promotion of content that aligns with the mission and provides an ROI to the Association.
• Completes timebound reviews of composition proofs by proofreading and annotating corrections for revisions
• Reviews Pharmacotherapy First modules and suggests appropriate updates

Technology:

• Keeps up to date on technology trends in publishing and content delivery
• Investigate new applications of technology for the delivery of content, including AI, online content, and apps
• Participates in the implementation of new technology for delivering APhA content, including working with DIS and app developers
• Works with DIS and Creative Services to ensure that the online version of all content meets the needs of pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy teams

We’d love to hear from you!

If this sounds like the job for you or know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using the link below.

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Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $97,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20037