[Remote] Editorial & Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Kidney Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of people affected by kidney disease through research, education, and advocacy. The Editorial & Program Manager supports the daily operations and editorial decision-making of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, coordinating manuscripts, authors, editors, and peer reviewers. The role also manages the AJKD Blog, NephMadness, the Editorial Internship Program, Core Curriculum planning, content promotion, and procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as staff lead for weekly editorial meetings. Prepare agendas, host Zoom meetings, process editorial decisions, assign specialty reviewers, and coordinate with 15+ editors to ensure timely decisions and follow-ups
• Coordinate revised manuscript submissions: communicate with authors, ensure compliance with journal policies and formatting, assign to editors and reviewers, and track progress to meet content pipeline goals
• Maintain pipeline for Accompanying Editorials: forecast needs, identify authors, extend invitations, send reminders, and support authors with formatting and policy questions
• Work with the Associate Managing Editor to draft detailed decision letters for revised manuscript invitations and accepted manuscripts that synthesize editors’ comments, peer reviewer feedback, and journal policy/style requirements, communicating directly with editors and authors as necessary
• Oversee the AJKD Blog, monitoring and reporting usage statistics and promotion strategies
• Serve as staff lead for the annual NephMadness educational initiative: supporting the NephMadness Executive Team, region experts and writers, commentary writers, the visual abstract team, the Blue Ribbon Panel, and AJKD editors, overseeing the creation of content and resources for the blog, social media, podcasts, and TourneyTopia, and coordinating the accompanying CME program
• Manage the Editorial Internship Program, including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, mentoring, and program content
• Plan and schedule biannual calls for Core Curriculum planning: update citation and download metrics, provide status update for confirmed invitations, organize voting for new topics
• Collaborate with NKF’s Marketing and Communications team to promote journal content through weekly newsletters
• Order promotional items, service subscriptions, and reproduction permissions for the journal
• Support special projects as requested by the Managing Editor, such as supplements, visual abstract edits, or vacation coverage
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with peer-review systems (Editorial Manager preferred)
• Understanding of AMA style and scholarly publishing ethics
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Box Drive, and Google Drive
• Ability to work independently and manage complex workflows with accuracy and discretion
• Comfort with remote work and digital collaboration tools
• Prior experience in STM publishing preferred

Benefits

• Plenty of vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your loved ones.
• Life insurance.
• A 403(b) plan with matching company contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Commuter benefits program for transit and parking expenses.
• Confidential counseling, support services, and resources through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral rewards.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
• A mission-fueled culture guided by integrity, compassion, and innovation.

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