Job Opening: NCBC Managing Editor
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Job Title: Managing Editor
Reports to: Director of Publications
Employment Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt Compensation: $50,000 to $60,000
Benefits: Medical benefits covered at 100% cost for employees and their families. Health benefits also include dental plan and HRA medical reimbursement. SEP employer pension with organization giving an annual contribution of 3%. Generous paid time off and 14+ company holidays.
Location: This is an on-site position in Broomall, Pennsylvania (outside of Philadelphia).
Job Summary: The Managing Editor oversees the production of publications in conjunction with the Director of Publications and other staff. This includes serial publications and occasional books. Practicing Catholic with a commitment to the teachings of the Church who seeks to advance the mission of The National Catholic Bioethics Center.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage the daily workflow of the department. The Managing Editor, under the Director of Publications, guides the process of creating and publishing the National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, receives submissions and proposes thematic issues, coordinates internal review and blinded external peer review, accepts pieces for publication, secures publication agreements and copyright permissions as necessary, conducts or oversees copyediting, factchecking, typesetting, proofreading, and correcting, and publishes the issues online and in print.
The Managing Editor will also provide support, as needed, for twelve yearly issues of Ethics & Medics. The candidate will have a strong sense of organization and will consistently meet deadlines. The Managing Editor is expected to collaborate with authors to develop their voice, clarify their perspectives, strengthen their arguments, and fairly engage with the perspectives of others; collaborate with columnists, book reviewers, and other editors; select and collaborate with blinded peer reviewers; propose themes for special issues; and invite and coordinate with guest-editors. In addition, this individual will be responsible for training other members of the publications department on writing standards, especially those in the Chicago Manual of Style, and for maintaining in-house style guides and typesetting templates.
The Managing Editor also advises the Editor-in-Chief on other publication projects in the National Catholic Bioethics Center. This position requires strong organizational, critical thinking, communication and writings skills, and a familiarity with the life sciences and the Catholic moral tradition.
Required Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Proficiency in InDesign publication software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Two years’ experience in publishing, editing, and/or writing.
How to Apply: Submit cover letter and curriculum vitae by email to Dr. Edward J. Furton: efurton@ncbcenter.org, with the subject line Managing Editor Application.
Mission of The National Catholic Bioethics Center: The National Catholic Bioethics Center provides education, guidance, and resources to the Church and society to uphold the dignity of the human person in health care and biomedical research, thereby sharing in the ministry of Jesus Christ and his Church.