ASSISTANT PRODUCTION EDITOR

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION EDITOR

What you'll do.

The Assistant Production Editor guides journal content from final acceptance to online and print publication, ensuring every article is polished, accurate, and delivered on schedule. This role elevates article-based features by applying journal style standards and coordinating seamlessly with authors, editors, and external vendors. Working closely with internal teams, the Assistant Production Editor helps identify opportunities to enhance content-driven features and streamline workflows. With a focus on efficiency and quality, this position drives improvements that shorten turnaround times and deliver a smoother, more author-friendly production experience.

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Who we are.

Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AAN's vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.

The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 40,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. 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.

What we look for.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Humanities, or Science area of study is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with proofreading or copyediting content for publication is required is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing coordination support to teams in a fast-paced publishing environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the AAN's values is required.
• Experience editing copy for a scholarly journal is required.
• Experience working with vendors in the scholarly publication industry is required.
• Knowledge of scholarly journal formats is required.
• Ability to collaborate across teams is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
• Proactive decision-making skills are preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Skilled in navigating various personalities and working styles is preferred.
• Knowledge of AMA Manual of Style is preferred.

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

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required - up to 5%

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: Rarely beyond standard work schedule 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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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.