This position is responsible for all production/Publishing functions to produce quality products within time and budget constraints.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform production tasks for assigned production projects:

coordinating content assets using a content management system (document submission, component, and web)
compiling material for web and print publication of journal articles and issues according to a defined schedule
responding to and resolving a wide range of queries from authors, editors, and publishing partners
coordinating author and editor reviews of page proofs; proactively corresponding with authors, editors, and publishing partners to ensure that deadlines are met
copy editing books, journals, magazines, eNewsletters, and online databases
editing images (resizing, scaling, cropping) for web and print, tagging content for composition
compiling and composing e-mail newsletters, composing pages of books, final programs, datasheets
optimizing pdfs, adding metadata, and uploading to online publishing content management system
converting source documents for web publishing (ebooks and downloadable documents)
proofreading and verifying accuracy of content for web and print
archiving electronic and hard-copy assets
coordinating distribution of published content to Library of Congress, abstracters, and indexers
Ensure ASM standards and styles are met and products are high quality by using provided tools: product standard operating instructions, ASM style guide, The Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press Stylebook, composition specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

College degree preferred and a minimum of three years of publishing experience or a combination of education and experience
Proven command of editing and/or proofreading skills
Working knowledge of publication processes and procedures
Ability to work across teams with a variety of projects and workflows
Practical experience with a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, OneNote); Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and Bridge)
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential. Solid command of the English language

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