Acquisitions Editor

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Reporting to the director of publications, the acquisitions editor acquires content for publication, including soliciting manuscripts, working with authors to ensure high-quality articles and handling submissions for the Publications Department of the ASRT. This position also proofreads, edits and fact checks materials; writes content; and obtains information and artwork for publication. Telecommuting, contract and remote work are not an option.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• Solicit manuscripts, review papers and publish the work of radiologic technologists and other writers. Implement and suggest author outreach initiatives.
• Mentor writers or pair potential authors with peer mentors to ensure they meet expectations and requirements for publication. Develop materials to help improve submission quality.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Associate degree in English, communications, education and marketing or equivalent combination of education/experience in project management, professional writing and editing. Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to guide and mentor authors with diverse writing talents through edits of their work.

How to Apply: 

ASRT is an equal opportunity employer. All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

For immediate consideration, a cover letter and résumé must be submitted at www.asrt.org/asrtjobs

Contact Information
Name: 
Chris Pena
Agency/Organization: 
ASRT
Address: 
15000 Central Ave. SE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87123
Business Phone: 
505-298-4500
Business Fax: 
505-816-1990
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.asrt.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 31 2018
Date to Remove: 
Feb 10 2019

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