Production Editor

OUR STORY

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies is a multidisciplinary organization committed to the enhancement of health and well-being by advancing the scientific understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of human problems through the global application of behavioral, cognitive, and biological evidence-based principles.

The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities, including employment. ABCT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job Functions

• Responsible for redactory and production of ABCT Journals and publications including Behavior Therapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, and the Behavior TherapistLiaison with editors and editorial staff
• Oversee all manuscripts, non-manuscript material, and advertising
• Copyedit all published ABCT material to fit APA style and communicate with authors accordingly
• Layout and design for the Behavior Therapist and maintain calendar of house material
• Liaison with typesetter/printer/mailer and other vendors related to printing and production
• Responsible for copyediting and proofreading all materials printed through the publications and communications department
  • Includes convention materials (program, brochure, etc.), website, fact sheets, social media, and other.
• Responsible for soliciting and advertising in all ABCT publications. Maintains ongoing relationship with longtime advertisers.
• Works closely with Director of Education and Meeting Services on convention-related materials.
• Handles ABCT graphic design needs: marketing materials promoting the annual convention (postcards, flyers) and for on-site activities (posters, signs, supplement), Exhibit Prospectus, CE Brochure, convention registration forms, ABCT app graphics, creation of convention logo
• Awards & Recognition: Keep track of annually changing Call for Award Noms, produce certificates, keep track of winners and web postings
• Creation and design of membership-retention promotions appearing in the newsletter, business cards, certificates

Professional Skills:

• Ability to be accurate and thorough
• Ability to schedule and monitor projects from inception to completion
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to design a range of print media: from postcards to signs to multiple pages (tBT) incorporating advertising/art; and expertise in preparing electronic files for a variety of media
• Managerial capability for training and supervising temporary help
• Ability to manage editorial deadlines

Critical Skills

• Grammar and Syntax Proficiency
• Copyediting and Proofreading
• Content Management Systems (CMS) familiarity
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) competency
• Fact-Checking and Research
• Style Guide Expertise
• Video and Audio Editing
• Graphic Design and Layout

Technical Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Adobe After Effects, and Sketch
• Quark Xpress
• HTML/CSS and Web Publishing
• Microsoft Office Suite

Other Duties (if necessary)

• Other duties as assigned by the CEO