We are looking for a Managing Editor to support the editorial team of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (UOG) in achieving efficient and effective running of the Journal’s publication process and dissemination and communication of high-quality Journal content within and beyond the organisation.
UOG is the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG). It is recognised as the leading peer-reviewed journal on imaging within the field of obstetrics and gynecology, publishing important research from all parts of the world. UOG has an impressive Impact Factor of 7.3, with more than 6 million article downloads each year. It is published monthly and features an international authorship and a fully electronic manuscript submission and review process.
Title: Managing Editor
Status: Permanent, 5 days (37.5 hours) per week
Salary: This will be disclosed and discussed with applicants. Salary is offered on a per annum basis dependent on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include: 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (rising by one day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional five days), together with three additional days over Christmas and New Year; 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation; Employee Assistance Program; Season ticket loan scheme.
Location: The role is based at ISUOG House, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR.
From 1st September 2021, a hybrid working arrangement has been agreed, which is subject to review annually. The job holder will be expected to work from the ISUOG office for a minimum of two days each week, subject to any Covid restrictions in place. Moreover, due to the nature of the role, the job holder may be required to work from the office more than two days a week.
About us: The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected membership organisation and charity with members across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and wellbeing globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.
Managing Editor responsibilities:
Leadership
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Be an active, collaborative and effective member of the ISUOG Management Team (IMT), which has the responsibility for delivery of key business areas within the Society including strategic project delivery and performance, people and organisational management, development and capacity, and departmental financial and risk management;
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Lead the Journal team to proactively manage and deliver ISUOG’s Journal publication in a timely manner;
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Lead the Journal team to deliver the best Journal publication possible;
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Be responsible for team professional development, assess and develop team skills across the Journal team to promote talent;
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Collaborate with appropriate teams within ISUOG to facilitate strong relationships that maximise the Society’s effectiveness and impact.
Strategic management
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Work with ISUOG’s Chief Executive Officer, the Editor-in-Chief, Editors and Publisher to identify and implement strategies to develop the Journal and maintain its relevance in line with ISUOG’s strategic plan;
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Strategise with the Editor-in-Chief, Editors and Publisher to identify and encourage submission of high impact research;
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Advise and support the Editor-in-Chief, and meetings of the Editors and Editorial Board;
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Collaborate with ISUOG’s and the Publisher’s communications teams to develop promotion and dissemination strategies for the Journal.
Editorial and production oversight and management
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Oversee Journal production to ensure timely publication of the issue each month;
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Develop and implement effective peer review and editorial workflows and processes to facilitate an effective editorial service;
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Work with the Editor-in-Chief to plan issues, special issues and themed content;
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Work with the Editor-in-Chief to support the final decisions process to ensure publication of the highest-quality scientific content;
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Ensure consistency in editorial decision-making, aligned with ongoing evaluation of prevailing manuscript submission and rejection rates;
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Perform effective proofreading and correction of accepted papers;
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Communicate with authors regarding editing and publication of their articles;
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Liaise with typesetters to create final content;
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Ensure detailed check of the press set prior to issue publication.
Operation and stakeholder management
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Review, design and adapt editorial workflows to deliver an efficient editorial service;
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Review and implement the annual UOG editorial budget;
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Communicate with authors, reviewers and Editors, as a minimum, to ensure stakeholder satisfaction;
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Supervise, monitor, and train staff as appropriate to deliver optimally to their job roles;
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Oversee any external editorial services, as required, to deliver efficient author support and effective peer-review services;
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Follow-up, delegate and implement, as appropriate, Editor meeting actions;
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Monitor and provide feedback on the performance of Editors in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief;
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Manage the rotation of Editors and Editorial Board in collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief.
General
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Compliance with data protection guidelines, GDPR and ISUOG policies;
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Development of positive relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external;
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Support the Chief Executive Officer to ensure effective journal and production operations and delivery;
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Performance of other duties, which are reasonable, as necessary to meet the needs of the organisation;
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Commitment to the organisation’s aims and values.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder is expected to perform. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.
Managing Editor requirements:
We are seeking candidates with an excellent command of written English, a strong scientific background (degree in biological or biomedical sciences and Master’s degree essential), experience in editing and proofreading science-related materials, a keen eye for detail and interests in academic publishing.
Read and download the job description to find out more about the position:
ISUOG Managing Editor job description.pdf
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Please email [email protected] to apply.
Closing date: 27 August 2024