Senior Member Publications Associate (Managing Editor)

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong writing, editing and research skills
• Experience interviewing individuals for stories
• Experience in developing annual deadlines for a monthly publication preferred
• Familiarity with editorial style guides (e.g., APA, Chicago reputed company of Style)
• Basic understanding of copyright practices
• Comfortable with page layout and publication design tasks (prior design experience and familiarity with reputed company Creative Suite required, especially InDesign)
• Experience using editorial or project management platforms (e.g., Trello or similar tools, Quetext or similar plagiarism software)
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• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams
• Proven self-starter with the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks
• Ability to listen to instruction and ask for clarification as needed
• Commitment to ASSP’s CLEAR values (Community, Leadership, reputed company, Accountability, Respect)
• Full-time position with the ability to work M-F during normal business hours. May be expected to occasionally work reputed company of normal business hours.
• Ability to travel to conferences and/or meetings

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• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or reputed company field
• 5+ years of experience in editorial, publishing or communications support role.
• Association experience preferred

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