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Who we are? As the world's largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.

Our Culture

+ CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues customers and members on challenging and rewarding work

+ CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourage opportunities to further develop their skills—offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills

+ We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, 401K, and more -- visit Careers at the CAP (https://www.cap.org/careers-at-the-cap) for more details

Brief Description

The Production Editor is responsible for production of editorial and important advertising efforts and support to sustain the department's revenue:

+ Producing departmental and feature pages of CAP TODAY and front matter of Archives of Pathology using Apple desktop publishing software.

+ Directing production flow of copy in house and with outside proofreaders.

+ Performing pre-press page quality checks and online quality checks

+ Directing assorted vendors (including but not limited to Sheridan CJK Group, Kerh Group, J&H Fulfillment, PressTech, OSM Worldwide) in production and administration of CAP TODAY and Archives.

+ Handling or assisting in advertising, management, and promotion projects.

+ Managing article reprints.

+ Coordinating market research reports (CMRS and digital ad survey).

Specific Duties

Primary duties and responsibilities of the Production Editor:

A. Design and lay out departmental and feature pages of CAP TODAY using desktop publishing software, including but not limited to:

+ typesetting/copy fitting

+ keying editorial staff and source edits from manuscripts to holding galleys

+ measuring article lengths and graphics for laydown

+ keying tabular data and formatting tables for laboratory instrument and software systems surveys; quality check online compare feature against print when uploaded

+ assessing submitted source photos for print quality; retouching/enhancing as necessary using desktop publishing photo software

+ assessing quality of author-submitted graphics; adjusting or recreating using desktop publishing graphics software

+ placing advertisements into position per monthly laydown - coordinate CAP TODAY and Archives classified pages with Kerh Group.

+ preparing and submitting final electronic page files to printer - assisting Managing Periodicals Editor with final quality control check of printer proofs for crop, trim, color, indexing, and version continuity

B . Support editor's critical final edits for approval and review prior to printing.

+ Manage CAP TODAY copy flow in house and coordinate flow of outside proofreading to ensure split galley/page read

+ Assist Managing Periodicals Editor create Archives monthly masthead; provide laydown and distribution information; upload electronic files to prepress/printer; check front matter and advertising proofs.

C. Post press, digital production, advertising support work

+ Maintain running logs for inventory of abstracts, Q&A, marketplace.

+ Maintain archival logs for published Q&As, marketplace items, photographs, and reprints.

+ Archive issue editorial and graphics into efficient electronic storage.

+ Perform quality check of editorial and graphics transfer from print issue to online format; check links; make corrections in WordPress.

+ Manage CAP TODAY and Archives article reprints including providing format options and quotations to customers

+ designing physical and electronic reprints

+ coordinating printing and distribution

+ submitting billing to finance department

+ Produce and distribute to customers and clients marketing materials/promotions.

+ Assist CAP TODAY sales directors as necessary

+ Build, distribute Archives Abstracts Program submission campaigns (Mailchimp)

+ Create, distribute two to three employer/event campaigns per week with Kerh Group (Mailchimp, html); log in Filemaker digital database.

+ Serve as backup to create eDirects for distribution to CAP TODAY and Archives readers.

+ Proofread for accuracy/check links for webinar eBlasts, Omeda eNews, and Archives eTOCs.

+ Liaison with Clinical Media Research Services (3 studies per year) to

+ share issue advertising/editorial

+ construct and print questionnaire, check imprints, labels

+ coordinate collation of study materials and mailing

+ distribute print and electronic study reports, tracksheets, and leads

+ maintain/order inventory of envelopes, markers

+ Produce three in house advertising studies per year (webinar format or electronic survey); generate reports with leads

+ Update multiple CAP TODAY, Archives circulation forms yearly

Knowledge/Skills Required/Preferred

P ersonal:

+ Good problem anticipation and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to handle and prioritize multiple and varied assignments.

+ Ability to work under tight and shifting deadlines.

+ Good verbal/phone skills.

+ Attention to detail, accuracy.

Professional:

+ Desktop publishing proficiency.

Technical:

+ Desktop publishing (Adobe CC suite, including but not limited to InDesign, PhotoShop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver) required.

+ Proficiency with Excel, Word, MailChimp, html; knowledge of WordPress.

+ Knowledge of Macintosh OS X platform.

Education/Experience

Education:

+ Undergraduate degree in appropriate field.

Experience:

+ Five to seven years work experience in publishing, trade environment. Mastery of all relevant publishing software in current use and adaptability to future systems.

Related certifications:

+ N/A

Additional Criteria

+ This position is based out of the Northfield, IL office. Candidates must reside within 75-miles of the Northfield office.

+ Salary: $75,000 - $94,000

Equal Opportunity Employer The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal law and the applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act Equal Employment Opportunity Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Job Details

Job Family Non-profit management

Pay Type Salary