American Heart Association - Editor in Chief Job Posting

Job Description:
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health
organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke and other
cardiovascular diseases.

What's your motivation? Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's
all part of working for the American Heart Association, where you can
contribute professional growth with personal fulfillment. So if
you're considering a rewarding career, consider the American Heart
Association. We have an excellent opportunity for a Editor in Chief
in our Emergency Cardiovascular Care Department, at our National
Center located in Dallas, TX.

Our Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Programs (CPR and related
training) educate healthcare providers, caregivers, and the general
public on responding to cardiovascular emergencies, cardiac arrest
and stroke. ECC is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the
importance of early intervention and ensuring greater public access
to defibrillation. ECC programs train from 10 million people every
year.

The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) manages the ECC editorial team consisting
of Senior Product Management, Managing Editors, Editors,
Developmental Editors, and their support staff, known as the 'EIC
team.' This position helps shape and communicate the strategic
vision, mission, and goals of the ECC Group within AHA, relative to
the EIC team and its publishing plans; also oversees the creation and
implementation of market driven, strategic publishing plans, and has
fiscal responsibility for the EIC team's publishing operations and
profit targets. The EIC will also provide leadership and guidance to
the EIC team members in all phases of publishing from decision-making
and negotiation to problem-solving and development.


Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
*Masters or above degree in English, Science, or Journalism with
supporting education or experience in the other two disciplines.
*5+ years managerial experience.
*Ten years' editorial experience in publishing with emphasis on
scientific and/or medical disciplines.
*Skill in developmental editing, from concept to bound book,including
the ability to initiate projects, provide follow-through, and devise
alternative solutions as necessary; expertise in exposition,
organization, unity, and coherence; expertise in copy, proof, and
indexing; and the ability to work effectively with authors and
editors.
*Knowledge of design.
*Proficiency in (MS Office Suite).
*Skill in layout of books and page makeup.
*Ability to work evening and weekends when necessary, including out
of town (10% of travel).


Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive
benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and
a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we
do.

To apply, please visit www.americanheart.org/careers

The American Heart Association is an EOE, M/F/V/D.

The AHA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its
volunteers, staff and programs.