The Natural Areas Association is seeking a Managing Editor for the Natural Areas Journal ________________________________________________________________ Position: Managing Editor for the Natural Areas Journal Status: Contracted (non-employee) hourly position requiring an average time commitment of 30 hours/month Reports to: Director of Operations Location: Managing Editor’s current location Compensation: Dependent on experience
General Description The Natural Areas Association (NAA) is seeking a Managing Editor (ME) for the Natural Areas Journal (NAJ). This contracted, part-time position averages 30 hours/month (the hours/week will vary) and will formally begin in mid-late June 2016 (or as soon as filled). The Managing Editor will work from their current location. The current ME and/or production manager will be available to facilitate a smooth transition, and to ensure continuity and the ongoing success of the NAJ. Natural Areas Journal Background The NAJ is the NAA’s flagship publication. The Journal provides a forum for communication among persons involved in the identification, preservation, protection, and management of natural areas and elements of biological diversity. The NAJ focus is on nature preserves, natural areas, state or national parks, rare and endangered species, land preservation, and practical approaches to natural areas work. The Journal includes peer-reviewed original research articles on applied conservation biology, ecological restoration, natural areas management, ecological assessment and monitoring, invasive and exotic species management, habitat protection, fire ecology, natural areas identification, natural areas programs and conservation ethics. Job Description The job entails copy editing all manuscripts provided by the lead editor, ensuring consistent editorial quality of the articles and other content, establishing the table of contents and a production schedule in conjunction with the production manager (PM), and helping to ensure that the Journal is published in a timely manner. Other responsibilities include coordinating with the layout / design staff, contributing editors (e.g., Book Review editor), and with authors. The ME also coordinates with the NAA Director of Operations (DOO) on non-article content (e.g., conference ads, NAA membership announcements, other editorial content) to obtain general information about the Association to include in the Journal, to ensure that the Journal meets the level of quality desired by the Board of Directors, and to troubleshoot and/or obtain assistance or guidance with any administrative or operational problems that may arise. Qualifications The managing editor should have an excellent working knowledge of the publications production process, preferably with experience working on scientific/technical journals. Editing skills using word-processing software, as well as familiarity with desktop publishing, are essential. Proven ability as an editor or copy editor is very valuable, as is familiarity with editorial standards and styles, especially The Chicago Manual of Style and Scientific Style and Format. An educational background in natural/ecological sciences and/or natural resources management is very helpful. The individual should also feel comfortable communicating with authors in both academic and agency settings. Minimum qualifications include: • College degree • Copy editing experience • Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications • High-level word processing experience • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills View the full job description: www.naturalareas.org/journal/natural-areas-journal-staff To Apply Please send a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae and two writing examples (all in pdf format) to: Deb Kraus, Director of Operations at [email protected]. Please also include a list of three references.
