To maintain the magazine’s success and to elevate it to new levels, AGA is looking for a forward-thinking, enthusiastic individual who tracks breaking research and emerging trends to serve as its next editor.
The editor will be responsible for setting the magazine’s editorial content and collaborating with AGA staff on the promotion of the magazine. The editor will hold a five-year term, with an official start date of June 1, 2019. Applicants should be available to begin training and transitioning into the role of editor beginning March 2019.
Qualifications of editor
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- AGA member.
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- Understands the strategic priorities of the organization.
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- Has a sense of hot topics in gastroenterology that will be of interest to the spectrum of AGA members (U.S.-based physicians, scientists, nurse practitioners/physician assistants, fellows and their international counterparts).
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- Experience in medical, scientific or news-related publishing is preferred.
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- The editor must be able to devote sufficient time to magazine matters and may not accept editorial appointments to competing publications during their tenure as editor.
Selection process
All applications will be reviewed by an ad hoc selection committee whose recommendations will be made for review and approval by the AGA Institute Governing Board. Final approval is anticipated by March 2019.
To apply, view the full RFA.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Arnulfo Moreno, managing editor, at [email protected] or 301-941-9796.
