Content Development Editor

Content Development Editor 

 

AHIMA Press (Remote)

• Chicago, IL 60601, USA
• Full Time

 

About us

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a global nonprofit, membership association for health professionals involved in the health information management needed to deliver quality health care to the public. We do this by providing education, certification, professional development, and advocacy. We have more than 60,000 members and credential more than 100,000 AHIMA health information professionals.

In our mission to empower people to impact health, our core values guide our business and our actions.

We have integrity in our work and relationships. Our passion for doing the right thing and sharing knowledge and resources makes us trustworthy, credible, and accountable leaders.

We act boldly with intention. We go after big ideas and big challenges with purpose because we recognize the influence and impact our work on people's health, safety, and well-being.

We are inclusive so that humans are at the center of everything we do. We see the whole person and respect the inherent dignity of every human. We make space for different voices and opinions to help us get the best results.

Diversity and equal opportunity

AHIMA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental health disability, or protected veteran status.

At AHIMA, we come to work every day to help make healthcare better through the trusted use of health information - from the operating room to a smartwatch - no matter when or where it is accessed.

What does this role do at AHIMA?

The Content Development Editor is accountable for the development and production of AHIMA Press educational content marketed to healthcare information management (HIM) students, educators, and HIM professionals, ensuring the highest editorial standards. This role collaborates cross functionally with internal and external partners to create a high-quality, positive educational experience. Projects include but are not limited to textbooks and digital content that will be developed for and viewed on digital devices and in print form. The position reports to the Content Development Manager.

What are some of the responsibilities?

• Manage and conduct content creation for textbooks and digital content, communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and timeliness. Activities include but are not limited to the following.
• Thoroughly research and analyze new and emerging topics. Write justification, scope, and outline documents; conduct and analyze market research.
• Review the organizational and content development of new edition manuscripts; execute developmental editing; copyedit and proofread materials for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, mechanics, and voice; and coordinate technical review of manuscripts.
• Ensure final manuscripts are complete and meet project specifications; review page proofs and perform quality control checks on the design and text files; coordinate and ensure content is compliant and tagged for accessibility and internal requirements including, but not limited to, metadata.
• Coordinate with marketing and sales teams on marketing research and promotion activities
• Network and develop relationships with content experts and external clients and vendors.
• Manage projects for new or revised publications through the full lifecycle. Activities include but are not limited to the following.
• Manage author and vendor relations, textbook and ancillary project schedules, permissions, and budget.
• Coordinate contracts.

What are the knowledge and skills requirements?

• 3+ years of proven experience in higher-education, academic, or professional publishing.
• 4-year degree in a related field required; advanced degree a plus.
• 4-year degree in a related field required; advanced degree a plus.