Assistant Editor Job Description

ACEP Now is seeking to fill a new position on its editorial team. Working in conjunction with the Medical Editor-in-Chief and the Associate Editor, the assistant editor would primarily oversee the ACEP Now podcast and multimedia content, including social media.

Duties

• Support the content development process for the routine publication of original content for the ACEP Now website and e-newsletters via idea generation and source identification
• Produce monthly podcasts recapping top articles and interviewing authors
• Develop social media content (short videos, graphics, audio clips) to promote and highlight content within each issue
• Work with Wiley website team to provide a more interactive multimedia experience that ties together the print publication, email newsletters and podcasts
• Participate in monthly hour-long story call with the ACEP and Wiley staff
• Providing backup editorial guidance to Wiley and ACEP staff as needed
• Be available to Wiley Editor for general opinions and advice

Skills

• Ability to produce and host a podcast
• Experience managing social media channel(s)
• Excellent storytelling skills
• Familiarity with ACEP demonstrated by service on a committee, leadership in section, or chapter
• FACEP distinction preferred

Compensation

This position includes an annual stipend commensurate with experience, along with a project fee per podcast.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must send the following materials to acepnow@acep.org.

Deadline is Sept. 30.

• Your CV;
• A short statement (no more than 500 words) explaining why you believe you would make a good associate or assistant editor (please specify the position you are applying for); and
• 2–3 samples of published work, including at least one peer-reviewed publication