SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR, DIGITAL

American Academy

$90K — $120K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Humanities, Science, or related field
  • 8+ years in deadline-driven publications across media platforms
  • 3+ years in a supervisory role or equivalent project leadership
  • Strong understanding of online journal-hosting platforms
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet tools
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead digital strategy and oversee the digital ecosystem for AAN's publications
  • Collaborate with editorial and technology teams to set digital standards
  • Advance digital innovations like AI, mobile, and multimedia strategies
  • Manage podcast and video programming to enhance audience engagement
  • Explore emerging technologies to expand audience reach
  • Drive informed decision-making to improve publication websites

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous PTO and holidays
  • Comprehensive wellness programs
  • Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
  • 10.5% 401(k) contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Employee awards and peer recognition programs
  • Comprehensive health coverage and telemedicine resources
  • Onsite facilities including gym and wellness areas
  • Transportation subsidies and wellness amenities
Full Job Description
SENIOR MANAGER EDITOR, DIGITAL

What you'll do.

The Senior Managing Editor, Digital leads the strategy, innovation, and day-to-day oversight of the digital ecosystem supporting the AAN's Publications portfolio, including the websites for the Neurology® Journals, Continuum®, and Neurology Today®. In close collaboration with Publications leadership, editorial teams, technology partners, and vendors, this role shapes digital strategy, sets standards, and drives informed decisions that enhance journal and publication websites. The position also advances digital programs spanning artificial intelligence, voice-activated, mobile, and interactive technologies, media strategies, and hosting platform initiatives. In addition, this leader oversees podcast and broadcast programming, journal videos, multimedia initiatives, social media, and the exploration of emerging technologies that expand reach and audience engagement.

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What we look for.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Humanities, Science, or similar area of study


Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in heavily deadline-oriented publications environment, working across multiple media platform types
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience; AAN employees may substitute requirement with 3 years leading program teams, project teams, and/or team lead experience
  • Demonstrated ability to uphold the AAN's values
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment and nurture individual career development and growth
  • In-depth understanding of online/Web journal-hosting platforms (e.g. - Atypon or similar)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and various Internet browsers
  • Experience with posting multimedia and implementing artificial intelligence is preferred


Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Travel Requirements: Some travel required - up to 10%

Location: Minneapolis, MN and is identified as primarily remote (ability to work remotely, but required to work in the office as needed or requested)

Schedule: Occasional evening and weekends required

What we offer.

Our excellent benefits package that works as hard for you as you do for us.

  • Thrive at Work and Beyond
    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Generous PTO & holidays
    • Comprehensive wellness programs
    • Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
  • Benefits to Secure Your Future
    • Competitive salary & incentive program
    • 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
    • Paid life, and both long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Benefits to Grow With Us
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs
    • Monetary years of service recognition awards
  • Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
    • Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
    • Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
    • Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
  • Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
    • Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans
    • Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
    • Onsite workout facility, gender-neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
    • Transportation subsidy
    • Flavored waters & on-site fitness


Great Location: Our headquarters is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in Minneapolis, MN. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis's dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.

Great People in Great Careers: The AAN offers talent opportunities in the fields of Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

View our press room, conferences, world-renowned guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and most recent Annual Report.

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