The Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery is seeking candidates for a Medical Journal Editor position. Reporting to the Department Chair and Editor-in-Chief, the Medical Journal Editor will oversee all aspects of production for one or more Department of Neurological Surgery academic publications. Duties include:
- Recommend content and format; determine writing and editorial assignments; ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely completion and distribution of all projects.
- Write and edit academic documents for the department and contribute to other department publications, such as articles, books, brochures, bulletins, catalogs, letters, manuals, and/or other training materials, newsletters, programs, proposals, speeches, technical reports, theses, etc.
- Identify and determine topics or subjects for various projects.
- Develop and manage publications calendar(s). Determine schedules and deadlines. Ensure successful and timely completion of publications and/or projects.
- Select appropriate artwork, such as photos, charts, graphs or illustrations, as needed.
- Develop and produce reports of editorial activities. Evaluate project and/or publication effectiveness and recommend future action(s).
- Develop and manage publications budget(s). Provide projections and reports for budget development and administration purposes.
- Oversee development and maintenance of databases for circulation, as needed.
- Represent the department at professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and other events. Develop and maintain contacts with University officials, media representatives, community leaders and professional colleagues. Maintain currency with professional organizations and publications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience:
5 Years (Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience)
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Editing, publication management, journalism, or related field experience. Thorough knowledge of publications standards and techniques, design, printing, graphics, desktop publishing, word processing and photography. Ability to write and edit effectively at an advanced level.
Please submit resume to:
shp2019@med.cornell.edu
