Associate Director, Oncology News

American Society of Clinical Oncology
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
2318 Mill Road (Show on map)
Oct 26, 2024
Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care? Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care. Who we are: ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance. ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click here. Who we are looking for: ASCO is in search of a high-performing and talented Associate Director, Oncology News to oversee editorial processes and quality for the ASCO Daily News program, including the planning, development, and dissemination of oncology content covering ASCO meetings and journals. If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity having an instrumental role overseeing an oncology news publication in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, then we want to hear from you! Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities Oversee content development and dissemination for ASCO Daily News print and digital offerings, including the publication website, podcast and video programs, and email newsletters Serve as staff liaison for the ASCO Daily News Editorial Board and co-liaison for the Meeting and Member Publications Editorial Board Direct the selection, development, and review of oncology news coverage, which includes coverage for ASCO meetings and journals and physician-written commentary and analysis. Uphold strict editorial standards to ensure accurate and independent news coverage Collaborate with internal staff to ensure efficient, effective workflows and processes, including the creation of production schedules; physician-level content review; copy editing by freelance editors and vendors; and timely print and online publication Provide supervision, mentoring, feedback, coaching and task delegation to departmental staff to maximize their effectiveness and support each staff member's professional development Manage the hiring of freelance writers and editors for the ASCO Daily News and collaborate on the management of workflow/production vendors Oversee live meeting coverage, including but not limited to 6 weekends a year Work with department leadership to plan and execute strategy around content development and dissemination and direct the implementation of new ASCO Daily News products and multimedia options Initiate and execute process improvement, obstacle anticipation and avoidance, and innovative advancements and improvements to products Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Digital Media Studies, Communications, English, Literature or related field or equivalent years of experience 8 years of news management experience in a clinical/medical setting 4 years of management experience Experience working in a collaborative team environment with physicians, executives, contractors, and other staff Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and an openness to embracing and learning new technology Ability to work occasional weekends as needed to support ASCO meetings and symposia Preferred Education and Experience Experience in the medical field or knowledge of the oncology field is highly desired Master's degree in Journalism, Digital Media Studies, Communications, English, Literature or related field Experience working with project management software (e.g., Airtable, Smartsheet) Competencies Superior communication skills, including writing and editorial skills such as editing and proofreading Excellent organizational, time management, and project management/planning skills with attention to detail Ability to effectively manage multiple complex stakeholders and projects within budget and timelines Experience leading critical functional or cross-functional initiatives Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with external experts, editors, and all professional levels Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present scientific and clinical data and understand statistical methods and analysis plans Strong leadership and managerial/supervisory skills with the ability to delegate, motivate and develop staff Ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals ADA/Physical Requirements Fast-paced office environment with extended periods seated or standing at a desk. High use of computer and other office technology equipment. Travel Up to 12-15 days a year Generous Benefits Package: Hybrid Work Environment Open Leave Policy Paid Family Leave 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year Staff Appreciation Days 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution Medical/Dental/Vision Employee Assistance Program Fertility and Family Forming Healthcare Concierge Flexible Spending Account(s) Healthcare Savings Account Disability and Life Insurance The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.