ASHA Leader Managing Editor

A. General Description:

The purpose of this position is to ensure that The ASHA Leader is produced with high quality and on time, both online and in print. This involves managing the production process, creating content, and working with the Leader team and other ASHA staff/departments to plan its packaging. Key responsibilities include developing processes to support the association's overall content strategy and distributing that content through various channels. All content is developed in collaboration with other staff and ASHA members.

B. Responsibilities:

1. Manage the production calendar and process for each issue of the print Leader magazine and ensure the timely completion of related tasks.
2. Plan future print and online content with attention to format, dissemination, and presentation/timing on social media.
3. Work with authors on online and print article development and manage the article-proposal process; provide substantive editing; write online news articles; and coordinate with staff on photos, videos, illustrations, and infographics.
4. Work to elevate the Leader's digital presence and to create a workflow and shared editorial calendar for interdepartmental content coordination. Plan and prepare articles for online publication in the content-management system.
5. Ensure the copyediting of all copies, including podcast transcripts, and the proofreading of print copy, adhering to Associated Press and Leader style.
6. Assist with hiring of and contracting with outside vendors, including freelance writers/writers, printers, and companies providing digital products and services, as needed.
7. Provide continuity of overall ASHA Leader operations and management by supporting and filling in for the editor-in-chief.

C. Contacts:

To accomplish responsibilities listed above, the incumbent has contact with:

1. National Office staff at all levels
2. ASHA leaders and members
3. External audiences (members of Congress or their staffs; spokespeople from other organizations, leading researchers, and others)

D. Freedom to Act:

The incumbent is given broad direction and is given latitude to work with the team to achieve the desired outcomes.

E. Qualifications - Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Knowledge and skills typically acquired through:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in feature/news writing for a professional audience and media/publication/editorial management
• Experience working for a professional membership organization preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, media, or related field. Experience equivalent to MA strongly desired.

Scope and depth of technical skills/knowledge:

• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Demonstrated skill in electronic editing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of InCopy (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with content management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and workflow management software preferred.
• Experience with Google Analytics (GA4) preferred.
• Experience with building content in content-management systems preferred.
• Experience with/understanding of social media platforms (ie, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) preferred.

Scope and depth of nontechnical skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and to meet continuous and multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellence in substantive editing of others' writing, especially editing professional/academic writing for plain language and active voice.
• Demonstrated acuity in judging editorial priorities, approaches, and political sensitivity.
• Substantial experience in and understanding of using multiple media channels to communicate messages and distribute content.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including online interviewing skills.
• Extensive experience and skill in writing for a professional audience
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.

F. National Office EEO Policy:

It is the policy of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to provide equal opportunity to all employees without regard for race, sex, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, veteran's status, age, sexual orientation or LGBT status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ASHA's Bylaws. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits, upward mobility, training and development, access to facilities, termination, and other personnel actions. Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, with a firm commitment from coaches at all levels within the organizational structure of the National Office, affirmative action will be taken to ensure the full utilization of members of racial/ethnic minority groups, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam and disabled veterans within our workforce.

G. Disclaimer:

"This description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and duties of the position. It is not all inclusive. The incumbent in the position will be expected to perform other duties as required. The responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract."