Managing Editor and Role

• Receive new submissions, log in/create file/assign number/acknowledgment to author (with any questions), send to co-editors
• Prepare article files for review and send to reviewers, receive completed reviews and make sure co-editor in charge of the article receives them
• Correspond with co-editors/authors as needed during the revision/review process
• Once article is accepted, edit (copyedit, reference check for accuracy if needed, correct for English usage, some developmental editing if needed), make sure article is in TAJ/APA/publisher style, proofread, send proofs to authors with queries, collate corrections from author(s), do final proofing/corrections before sending to the printer
• Prepare article files for printing using relevant/appropriate formatting conventions, submit by publisher’s preferred method, receive and proof printer’s proofs, submit corrections, work with publisher production editor as needed to make sure all text/graphics are accurate
• Work with the ITAA  charge of mailing lists to make sure that the publisher has lists as needed
• Work with co-editorial team on issues related to journal: choose themes, handle difficulties/problems, craft emails to authors on behalf of team, update policies/guidelines/procedures; contact with editorial board, including potential new editorial board members and editors; bimonthly Zoom meetings and in-person conference meetings of co-editors and editorial board; interface with publisher

• Work with volunteer editor, Board members/officers, Committees, staff, and others to develop content, send reminder to BOD/others for each upcoming issue
• Contact prospective authors/advertisers
• Write or copy edit material as needed; proofreading/corrections, prepare materials (text, photos, graphics) for desktop publisher, work with desktop publisher on layout, proof/do corrections on final proofs
• Work with desktop publisher to develop teaser
• Follow-up to make sure ads are invoiced; send PDF to partners for distribution to their members; keep Script content list and files

• As requested, or if something that is outdated, prepare and/or edit text/materials for posting on website
• Work with relevant individuals on questions related to the website and updating materials as needed.

• Edit and/or write written materials
• Consult on design and formatting as requested or needed for journal, newsletter, website, social media, marketing efforts, etc.

Answer inquiries for background/info on nominees, write up announcements of awards for newsletter/website, arrange for plaques (including developing text, proofing, communicating with engraver, arranging for mailing of plaques to recipients, etc.), keep lists of all award winners

• Work with ITAA Secretary to finalize nominations announcement each year for The Script/website
• After deadline announce any unchallenged nominees in The Script
• If more than one nominee for a position, work with Secretary and Contracted Administrator to develop ballot, deadline for sending, work with staff to arrange for printing/mailing/tabulating, announce winner(s) in The Script

• Respond to all requests for permissions to republish and/or translate TAJ or The Script articles
• Work with the publisher on questions related to translations/permissions
• Work with ITAA/Taylor & Francis liaison committee on non-routine/complicated questions related to permissions/translation
• Address copyright issues as they arise
• Deal with questions related to trademarks