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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publications Director, Cooperative Research Program

Salary$105k – $164k
LocationKeck Center
Also inWashington, District of Columbia
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience8+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have22
Comprehensive knowledge of publishing, editorial management, scholarly communication, research dissemination, and production operations
Substantial knowledge of editorial, production, and publication workflows for digital and print publication
Substantial knowledge of publication ethics and reproducibility requirements
Substantial knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for digital and print publishing, including Section 508 compliance, WCAG standards, accessible document design, and inclusive publishing principles
Substantial knowledge of AI-enabled publishing technologies and their appropriate application within editorial, peer review, production, and dissemination workflows
Ability to develop governance frameworks that address quality assurance, ethics, copyright, privacy, transparency, and risk management
Substantial knowledge of digital publishing workflows, metadata standards, content management systems, digital asset management, search optimization, analytics, and multi-format content delivery
Substantial knowledge of artificial intelligence and automated publishing technologies, including appropriate applications, governance frameworks, risk management, quality assurance practices, copyright considerations, privacy protections, and ethical safeguards
Substantial knowledge of copyright, permissions, licensing, and intellectual property management
Substantial knowledge of open science, public access requirements, and evolving trends in scholarly publishing
Ability to analyze publishing performance metrics and use data to improve operational effectiveness and publication impact
Demonstrated ability to solve problems of variety and complexity using originality and ingenuity
Demonstrated ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
Demonstrated ability to operate using substantial latitude for independent judgment and action
Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment and to form and maintain effective teams
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent knowledge
Eight years of related professional experience, four of which were in a supervisory/management capacity
Eligibility1
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Skills
AI
automated publishing technologies
content management systems
digital asset management
metadata standards
search optimization
analytics
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement and savings benefits
Paid holidays
Paid personal leave
Transportation subsidies
Education assistance
Job Description Summary:
Hiring process
** COVER LETTER REQUIRED **
Responsible for publishing the organization’s books, journals, magazines, and other content products, both digital and print. Duties are significant in scope, of high volume, and highly complex and technical in nature. Manages in-house staff and oversees services provided by vendors. Determines composition, design and graphics requirements and directs writers, editors, graphic artists, and production activities. Responsible for manuscript preparation and production in accordance with style specification and quality standards.
Incumbent directs the planning, execution, and staffing of major publication activities of significant breadth and complexity. Responsible for managing (directly or indirectly) a major unit’s publishing efforts. Incumbent brings industry-level expertise to function and provides innovative solutions to complex functional problems to impact success. Oversees the adoption of emerging publishing technologies, according to institutional policies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled editorial and production tools, ensuring appropriate transparency, accountability, quality control, copyright compliance, privacy protections, and ethical safeguards. Incumbents have supervisory responsibility for staff, establishes policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient operation of assigned functions, and is accountable for the performance and results of the team.
Incumbent directs the planning, execution, and staffing of major publication activities of significant breadth and complexity. Has complete authority to take whatever action deemed advisable or necessary and is typically responsible for managing (directly or indirectly) all of a major unit’s publishing efforts. Incumbents bring industry-level expertise to function and provide innovative solutions to complex functional problems to impact success. Incumbent has full supervisory responsibility for staff, establishes policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient operation of assigned functions, and is accountable for the performance and results of the team.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1.
Directs, plans, and oversees production of publications. Oversees office workflow and production schedules.
2.
Recruits, trains, and manages staff and arranges for supplemental services as needed. Provides leadership, mentoring, and guidance. Conducts workforce and staff development planning. Develops employees to successfully perform current responsibilities and supports development of staff for future roles. Cultivates a work environment that fosters teamwork. Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies. Initiates personnel actions, including performance and compensation reviews and disciplinary actions.
3.
Establishes and implements editorial and production policies, standards, and procedures. Determines appropriate level of editing and design for publications. Evaluates emerging industry practices and technologies and updates organizational standards as appropriate. Ensures transparency, accountability, confidentiality, bias mitigation, copyright compliance, and adherence to organizational standards for publication ethics.
4.
Communicates with and provides guidance to staff, authors, reviewers, and National Academies’ members regarding manuscript and publication processing policies, procedures, and status. Ensures that published materials conform to National Academies’ and TRB’s standards and fulfill contractual funding and delivery requirements.
5.
Oversees purchasing of vendor services, ensuring quality of work and competitive pricing, fulfillment of contractual requirements, and management of related contracts.
6.
Performs a variety of complex editorial duties. May serve as chief editor or editor on a variety of publications and content products.
Requirements
JOB SPECIFICATIONSRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of publishing, editorial management, scholarly communication, research dissemination, and production operations.
Substantial knowledge of:
•
Editorial, production, and publication workflows for digital and print publication.
•
Publication ethics and reproducibility requirements.
•
Accessibility standards and best practices for digital and print publishing, including Section 508 compliance, WCAG standards, accessible document design, and inclusive publishing principles.
•
AI-enabled publishing technologies and their appropriate application within editorial, peer review, production, and dissemination workflows.
•
Ability to develop governance frameworks that address quality assurance, ethics, copyright, privacy, transparency, and risk management.
•
Digital publishing workflows, metadata standards, content management systems, digital asset management, search optimization, analytics, and multi-format content delivery.
•
Artificial intelligence and automated publishing technologies, including appropriate applications, governance frameworks, risk management, quality assurance practices, copyright considerations, privacy protections, and ethical safeguards.
•
Copyright, permissions, licensing, and intellectual property management.
•
Open science, public access requirements, and evolving trends in scholarly publishing.
•
Ability to analyze publishing performance metrics and use data to improve operational effectiveness and publication impact.
Demonstrated ability to:
•
Solve problems of variety and complexity using originality and ingenuity.
•
Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
•
Operate using substantial latitude for independent judgment and action.
•
Work in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness.
•
Work successfully in a team environment and to form and maintain effective teams.
•
Develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication.
•
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. Excellent project management skills. Excellent negotiation skills.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
Minimum Experience: Eight years of related professional experience, four of which were in a supervisory/management capacity.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to Executive Editor or other Director. Independently establishes goals and objectives. Supervises staff and freelance personnel.
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits: An estimated compensation range for this position is $105,230 - $164,420. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance. For more information, please click here.
Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution’s policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.
Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units
Job Family:
PUBL
Employee Type:
Employee
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
City/State:
Washington, District of Columbia
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