Would you like to work at one of the nation’s most respected, mission-driven organizations?  If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Production Editor to provide administrative and project coordination support for the content and production workflow of assigned AAP journals, primarily focusing on the journal Pediatrics. Assist with vendor projects and support cases to ensure system platforms operate smoothly.

Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch.

Qualifications needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, publishing, journalism, English, communications, marketing, or related discipline required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• At least two years’ related experience in website/digital production and/or print and online editorial publishing production. Working knowledge of front-end and back-end web development
• Excellent written/verbal communication, diplomacy, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Some overtime may be required.

Some tasks include:

• Assist with manuscript check in, assigning new manuscripts, and peer-review production support for Pediatrics. Assist other editorial staff on manuscripts in the peer review process upon request.
• Review monthly online journal titles and table of contents for quality control, formatting and consistency. Work with editorial production vendor and managing editors to resolve content issues and troubleshoot XML and HTML file production issues.
• Serve as contact point for online hosting platform and peer review system vendor. Provide support to journal staff and editors on platform requests by creating and tracking support tickets with platform vendors.
• Act as point person for inquiries/issues forwarded by AAP Member and Customer Care staff. Serve as a liaison and contact point for platform technology issues between AAP staff, vendors, and journal editors.
• Update AAP policy collections and serve as liaison with AAP staff to ensure policy labels are kept current. Work with editorial production vendor on article updates.

Why work for the AAP?

• Flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance.
• State-of-the-art building equipped with standing desks, treadmill desks, cycle desks, on-site fitness center, and on-site exercise classes.
• An on-site cafeteria with food costs that are subsidized by AAP.
• Strong focus on mental health and wellness.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive PTO and sick leave.
• Annual year-end company-wide week off the last week of December.
• Excellent parental benefits, including adoption assistance.
• A full list of benefits can be found here (https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf).

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.

To learn more about the organization, see a full job description, and/or apply for the position, please visit https://www.aap.org/employment.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $29.07/hr - $30.69/hr. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans. Click to see all benefits offered: https://downloads.aap.org/DOHRAS/BenefitsAtAAP.pdf.

About American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a membership organization of 67,000 pediatricians and approximately 500 staff committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP promotes pediatrics and advances child health priorities by developing policy, conducting research, building coalitions, raising public awareness, funding community-based projects, and supporting training and professional education for our membership.

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