Associate Editor

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

Description

The Associate Editor primarily provides support to the Editorial Team, particularly for newsletters. Duties include writing, editing, and updating content; tracking content performance and analyzing data; developing and monitoring tracking processes; research for future content; and other duties as assigned.

Secondarily, the Associate Editor also provides administrative support to the Editorial Team.

Education And Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, plus at least 2-5 years working on a communications team. Must be proficient in or able to become proficient in APA Style. Preferable to have experience with newsletter and/or magazine content.

Computer Skills

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field, plus at least 2-5 years working on a communications team. Must be proficient in or able to become proficient in APA Style. Preferable to have experience with newsletter and/or magazine content.

Responsibilities

• Editing and writing responsibilities, such as writing newsletter copy, editing article content, and copyediting/proofreading.
• Assist with processes to evaluate newsletters and other content.
• Track content reach with regular data reports.
• Help to research articles through literature searches and outreach to psychologists.
• Provide administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, processing invoices, and general admin.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

About APA

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000+ psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.

APA has a mandatory vaccination policy. All employees must be either fully vaccinated or receive approval from APA for an exemption (disability/medical or sincerely held religious belief) before beginning work at APA. By submitting your application, you agree that as a condition of employment, you must comply with APA’s mandatory vaccination policy and other health and safety requirements.