Washington, DC (Hybrid)
The Director and Executive Editor is responsible for transmitting and facilitating APA’s voice primarily to internal audiences and to the field of psychiatry the membership, prospective members, and the District Branches and State Associations (DBs/SAs). Secondary audiences include the press, public, and patients. The Director and Executive Editor supervises the Psychiatric News staff; communicates APA’s messages to members and the field; oversees the Psychiatric News network of properties; and serves as internal communications liaison to APA leadership, designated departments and divisions, and DBs/SAs. The position is accountable for contributing to internal communications strategies and materials and editing/proofing text. The position is also accountable for annual and project planning, Psychiatric News staff’s professional development, vendor management, performance management, and budgeting.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of arts degree in journalism or communications is required with 15 years of individual or combined experience in journalism or communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of communications, journalism, and public affairs principles, standards, & best practices.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Supervisory and project management skills.
Familiarity with such software as Word, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of sciences related to psychiatry preferred.
Work experience in nonprofit associations preferred.
EOE, including disability/vets
Salary-$109,300-$157,200