Publications Manager

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is seeking a Publications Manager to join our team.

(Chicago and nationwide search.)

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination and advancement of ISHLT’s journal portfolio and the development and dissemination of publications-related content across social media, email, newsletters, short-form video, and the ISHLT website. The position serves as the primary staff liaison to editorial teams and publishing partners, manages key editorial and content-development workflows, and leads initiatives that expand the visibility, reach, and engagement of ISHLT publications across multiple channels.

ISHLT is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving care for patients with advanced heart or lung disease through transplantation, mechanical support, and innovative therapies. Our international members represent more than 15 medical, scientific, and allied health disciplines. Together, we advance global, multidisciplinary education, research, and advocacy. We are a dynamic, growing, financially stable organization. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We are a small, collaborative team where every role is meaningful and mission-driven. We take pride in providing a high level of service to ISHLT members and partners worldwide.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as the staff liaison for the Society’s Editorial Boards
• Facilitate communication between volunteer editors, publishing partners, and staff
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes, follow-up actions, and maintain committee records
• Maintain editorial calendars, operational workflows, and internal and external documentation
• Oversee key initiatives such as calls for papers, special issues, and other editorial projects
• Oversee volunteer recruiting and onboarding initiatives
• Track and analyze key publishing metrics, prepare reports for the Director of Marketing and Communications and editorial teams, recommend improvements, and support their implementation

• Inform and support implementation of communications strategy and content calendar, and monitor metrics
• Oversee the curation, development, and dissemination of podcasts
• Manage the publication of the Society’s “Journal Watch” initiative
• Identify and recommend pathways for dissemination of content generated by ISHLT working groups
• In collaboration with marketing and communications team, execute content creation across multiple channels, including social media, short-form video, email marketing, newsletters and website content
• Monitor developments in scholarly publishing, scientific communications, open access, artificial intelligence, and emerging content formats, and recommend approaches to increase the visibility and engagement of ISHLT publications
• Monitor performance and metrics, prepare reports, and implement data-driven improvements

• Develop member communications related to Journal and other Society publications
• Identify the appropriate messaging and pathways for promoting and disseminating Society documents and statements
• Support inclusion of publications programs and leaders in Society meetings, conferences, and webinars
• Oversee webpages related to ISHLT publications and Journals
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to strengthen the Society’s communications and content development
• Identify and advance opportunities to highlight member and volunteer achievements
• Maintain social media schedule/project plan, including collaboratively drafting and posting social media content

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• Excellent verbal, analytical, listening, and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple editorial and content work streams simultaneously
• Ability to adjust writing style to target audiences (scientific/clinical audiences, members, general public) while following style guide standards
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Comfort working with volunteer…