The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) in Arlington, VA, a professional scientific society, is recruiting a Content Manager.   The AAPS Content Manager is the editor, writer, project manager, and strategist for AAPS Newsmagazine, the quarterly print and monthly online membership magazine. The Content Manager will deliver quality scientific and career-related content each month and be experienced in the printing production workflow. The Content Manager will have experience in content acquisition and content promotion, and will be prepared to repurpose content through other AAPS channels such as AAPS Communities and Twitter. Additionally, the Content Manager will work closely with AAPS’ Business Development team to ensure the magazine supports AAPS’ partners. The Content Manager will be integral to the magazine’s online presence, including posting content, reporting on analytics, making data-driven decisions, and setting strategy to support AAPS’ goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all content in AAPS Newsmagazine (online monthly and in print quarterly);
• Set strategy for content to support AAPS, in particular membership and business development;
• Develop editorial calendar;
• Coordinate, write, or acquire editorial content, including from scientists, freelancers, and staff;
• Proofread and copyedit content submitted by scientists, freelancers, staff, and others, to comply with the AAPS Style Guide;
• Manage proofing process;
• Coordinate graphics for all content, digital and in print;
• Coordinate print and digital advertisements with advertising agency and other staff;
• Manage copyright transfers for all outside authors;
• Manage and coordinate reprint and reuse requests;
• Manage newsmagazine’s digital platform, including uploading content and graphics;
• Report on newsmagazine’s website analytics and make data-driven decisions;
• Actively maintain an awareness of trends and best practices in content publishing through self-guided research and participation in professional development programming;
• Oversee design and layout process for print content with outside designer;
• Manage production processes, including printing and mailing services;
• Manage vendor relations with content-specific roles, e.g., printer, mailing service, news provider, etc.;
• Assist with promotion of AAPS content, including on social media;
• Manage the AAPS Style Guide;
• Manage newsmagazine budget with oversight by Director of Publications; and
• Assist with proofreading and copyediting other AAPS content, as necessary.