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Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The ANS Publications team is growing! We currently have two open positions—learn more below.
To apply, please send your resume and a writing and/or editing sample to hr@ans.org.
Location: On-site or Remote Available
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Job Summary:
The Standards Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ANS Standards Program, playing a central role in its strategic direction and daily operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Publications, the manager leads a full-time Standards Specialist and works collaboratively across departments to ensure the program’s success. This role demands a proactive, self-starting professional with exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication abilities to thrive in a team-oriented environment. A deep understanding of and extensive experience with the consensus standards process is essential, as the position is key to accelerating the growth and impact of the ANS Standards Program.
Job Responsibilities:
Attention to Detail & Execution (50%)
Communications & Relationship Building (50%)
Manages the workflow of administrative support to the standards committee, committee meeting coverage, and meeting space needs.
Facilitates responses to public inquiries on ANS standards in accordance with policy.
Interacts daily with members of the Standards Committee via telephone and email to provide guidance on rules, procedures, and policies.
Develops marketing and promotional material with the assistance of ANS Standards Committee leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have prior experience with other SDOs and knowledge of the standards development process, association management, procedures, and policies. The role demands excellent administrative and multi-tasking abilities, superior organization and meticulous attention to detail. Success in this role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with multiple levels of personnel including staff, volunteers, and leadership. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and database systems.
Please send resume and a writing and/or editing sample to hr@ans.org.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
This position is responsible for gathering, writing, and editing daily news for the Power & Operations section of Nuclear Newswire and for selecting news items for publication in the Power & Operations section of the monthly Nuclear News magazine. Occasionally, editorial or feature stories are assigned, and each staff writer is tasked with authoring at least one feature for the magazine annually. The P&O staff writer is also responsible for compiling the annual reference section published in the March issue of Nuclear News.
The person will work daily with the editor-in-chief of Nuclear News and the copyeditor to submit daily news, compile the monthly magazine, and proofread or complete line checks as requested. Written and verbal communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment. Attention to detail and organizational skills are a necessity. Experience with MS Office is a plus.
Writing & Editing (80%)
Communications & Relationship Building (20%)
At ANS, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe our team is the key to making an impact and fulfilling our mission. ANS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate because of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.