IEEE · 2 months ago
Managing Editor IEEE Climate (E5992)
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$138K/yr - $138K/yr
10+ years expIEEE is a leading organization focused on advancing technology for humanity. They are seeking a Managing Editor for IEEE Climate, responsible for launching and ensuring the success of an all-electronic archival magazine focused on climate change and technology. The role involves developing content goals, managing peer review processes, collaborating with editorial boards, and implementing marketing strategies to enhance the magazine's profile and revenue generation.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functions as the Publishing Operations lead on the day-to-day operations of IEEE Climate, focusing on growing high-quality content and providing effective solutions and process improvements to reduce expense or decrease time to publication, and suggests ideas for new and increased revenue. Keeps up-to-date with trends in STM publishing to maintain awareness of changes and developments and anticipate their impact on the magazine
Collaborates with the EIC and Editorial Board in the strategic planning and execution of the Climate editorial program. This includes development and management of an editorial calendar, to include special issues as appropriate, and the creation of content for the magazine and website. Goal is to create 5 to 10 articles per issue, as needed, using a technical writer to explain a specific technology and ask respected practitioners for their perspective on the feasibility and potential impacts of the technology under discussion. In addition, solicits and acquires expert-authored articles as needed
Manages the peer review process and systems for Climate in accordance with PSPB's policies and processes that are defined by the Editorial Board, with the goal of reaching a publishing decision no more than eight weeks from initial submission, with accepted articles to be published in IEEE Xplore as Early Access upon acceptance
Reviews, critiques, and disposes of all contributed submissions in consultation with the editorial board and other subject matter experts within the IEEE
Guides authors, technical reviewers, technical writers, area editors, and guest editors in preparing material for publication
Writes Scanning the Issue for regular issues, Editorials, Publication Services and Products Board reports and miscellaneous documents subject to EIC review. Also creates all author/guest editor correspondence. Resolves author/guest editor problems and conflicts, as required
Oversees the design of front covers and the selection of appropriate advertising
Leads the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Climate website. Initiates and executes site redesigns, when necessary
Plans and executes annual IEEE Climate Editorial Board meetings
Recommends and influences the EIC in submitting new board member nominations to PSPB N&A and annually develops a confidential report on contributions of active board members
Recommends to the Senior Director, Publishing Operations, candidates for members of the Editorial Board or Editor-in-Chief
Works with IEEE’s internal marketing group or other outside promotional organizations to develop a strategy and implements a plan to raise awareness of Climate. The purpose of the promotion is to increase subscriptions to and usage of the content, as well as to encourage technical submissions to the magazine
Interfaces with editorial production staff, marketing and sales staff, and other staff and volunteer organizations within and outside of IEEE
Conducts and analyzes reader surveys and presents results and recommendations to Editorial Board and Senior Director, Publishing Operations. These surveys should be conducted approximately every five years, and should serve as the basis for recommending changes to the design, format, content, or new product models for Climate
Works with the Senior Director, Publishing Operations, to develop an annual financial budget and periodic forecasts for the publication
Takes on responsibility for the management of additional publication products, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's or other advanced degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely allied field of science or technology
10-15 years Experience in a technical publishing leadership role, specifically in periodical publishing, and subject matter knowledge of electrical engineering theory, applications and professional practices
Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have extensive experience in publication planning, and scheduling, and knowledge of the periodical publication process
Able to liaise effectively with stakeholders in different departments and balance editorial consensus of the Editorial Board with the best business interests of the IEEE
He/She must be a technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challenges
Specific technology knowledge and experience needed to produce the desired outcomes include the following: knowledge of online peer review systems, such as ScholarOne Manuscripts or Aries Editorial Manager, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and knowledge of the technology used to produce best-in-class websites
Preferred
A solid and diverse understanding of the interrelationships and trends of state-of-the-art developments in electrical and computer technology is desired
Insight into corporate, academic and research lab roles in engineering progress is preferred
Company
IEEE
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sophia Muirhead
IEEE Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Adarsh Ravi
Founder & Chair - IEEE Microsystems Boston Chapter
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