Assistant Managing Editor, Journals - Remote

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This position is a critical part of the American Cancer Society’s Journal Program that is responsible for the publication and dissemination of research articles and educational content in the scholarly medical journals CANCER, Cancer Cytopathology, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, and Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer (launching in 2026). In a field that requires evolving strategies and tactics, the Assistant Managing Editor works with a results-oriented, high-performance Journals team, as well as commercial publishing staff and external medical Editors who set the goals for each journal.

They will also work with external publishing partners to help support and implement peer review and publication strategies aimed at reaching our primary audience of oncology physicians and researchers, as well as other health professionals. Approximately 80% of the individual’s time is spent on CANCER, which receives over 4,000 submissions per year and generates critical revenue to support the entire Journals Program.

Acts as lead for CANCER in the event of the Director’s absence, ensuring an uninterrupted workflow for peer review, production, and all editorial needs. CANCER, Cancer Cytopathology, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, and Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer generate over $2.5 million per year in revenue. This position is fully remote, with flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:     Manages   peer review and editorial   aspects of   the journal. Oversees the editorial support vendor, ensuring adherence to protocols for peer review and production, keeping the Director apprised of progress. Responsible for the management of solicited content for   CANCER , from acquisition to submission, per goals set by the Editor-in-Chief. Manages revenue-generating supplements and special issues from proposal to online publication, guiding authors, agencies, and funders through the complex processes involved.

Works directly with the   CANCER   Editor-in-Chief on the consideration of letters to the editor and decision appeals. Responsible for tracking and analyzing complex peer review, production/publication, competition, and other data to help chart trends and calculate semiannual Editor honoraria payments. Compiles reports for presentation and discussion at annual and quarterly meetings, as well as ad hoc meetings.

Makes recommendations and implements changes based on data analysis. Responsible for managing and/or triaging all communications received by the Editorial Office for   CANCER . Collects annual conflict of disclosures from Editorial Board members. (3 5 %)   Provides   production support for the journal. Copyedits and proofreads critical materials, detecting errors or inconsistencies. Monitors journal online platforms and   provides   feedback to   publisher   for updates and changes.

In a continuous publication model ,   ensur es   there is   a steady pipeline of   content   for   CANCER , the ACS’s largest journal,   by continually reviewing manuscript data and reports. Conducts monthly   content   strategy meetings to   review   monthly   report data and   advise   the Director and Managing Director on the   content   pipeline   and the status of   special content . Implements publisher-enforced process changes.

Screens   submitted   images for inappropriate manipulation and alerts the Director and Editor-in-Chief to any issues that arise so they can be investigated. (3 5 %)   Together with the Research Engagement Manager, leads