ISAKOS Newsletter Editor - Call for Applicants
ISAKOS Newsletter Editor - Call for Applicants
The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) has issued a call for interest seeking qualified
candidates from among the society’s Active Members, to apply for the volunteer position of Editor of the society’s biannual publication,
the ISAKOS Newsletter. The Editor will serve for an initial term of one year (that will begin in March of 2024) with the option
to renew for the 2025-2027 committee term.
For more than 25 years, the ISAKOS Newsletter has played an essential role in helping advance the ISAKOS Mission, serving as a
vehicle for the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.
The ISAKOS Newsletter features current perspectives on treatments and techniques, as well as important updates about the organization and its members.
The ISAKOS Newsletter Archive can be found on Global Link.
Traditionally published twice a year—in March and September, the ISAKOS Newsletter includes current scientific perspectives submitted by the
ISAKOS Committees and members. Each issue also contains information about the society’s Congress, future meetings, Approved Courses, and other
society updates and educational opportunities.
- Must be an Active Member of ISAKOS, in touch with the interests and specialties of ISAKOS’s global membership
- Familiar with the society’s mission, Congress, publications, education and research programs; past experience serving in a volunteer role with ISAKOS is a plus
- Past experience as an editor or part of an editorial team is desired
- Candidate should have excellent written English communication skills
- Demonstrated experience attracting, reviewing and editing scientific articles
- Attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines are essential
- Strong interpersonal skills are required, to effectively interact with authors, Editorial Board members, ISAKOS leaders and the office staff
- Proven ability to understand and conform to established style specifications for the newsletter, which will be provided by ISAKOS
- Interested in volunteering, with a flexible schedule that allows for volunteer commitment of approximately 4-8 hours of service per month
- Available to serve a minimum 1-year term as Editor (March 2024-March 2025), with a possible 2-year renewal
- Ensures that strict deadlines are met for the timely biannual publication of the ISAKOS Newsletter
- Work with the ISAKOS Office staff, to ensure appropriate content and oversee the publication process
- Write an “Editor’s Message” to accompany each issue, submitted in a timely manner, to meet the requested deadline
- Review, select, and oversee editing of the articles submitted for consideration by committees and members
- Actively review articles and assist with editorial decisions about potential articles for publication on an ongoing basis
- Review articles for content, style, and length and correspond with the author, as needed
- Delegate eligible articles to be reviewed by the Copy Editor, and review any provided edits
- Be available on short notice to review and turn around potential articles to ensure timely publication deadlines are met
- Review final proof of each issue before publication
- Can recommend/request appropriate Newsletter Editorial Board, leadership or committee members to review particular potential articles
- Respond to communications from authors/membership concerning comments about the publication
- Interact, as necessary, with other ISAKOS leadership concerning the Newsletter, and other ISAKOS publications
- Solicit ideas from the Editorial Board, leadership and members on ways of improving the publication
- Conducts Editorial Board meetings and conference calls, as necessary
- Be available, if called upon, for review, comment or participation on isakos.com website content or media platforms
- Ensure that Editorial Board members’ expertise reflects the disciplines within ISAKOS
- Upon completion of tenure, work with the future Editor for the successful transition of editorship duties
Volume I
(Estimated Print Date: February 15th)
| Development of Table of Contents |
November 1 |
| Request for Editor Message |
November 1 |
| Request for President Message |
November 1 |
| Request to Committees for Current Perspectives |
November 1
Reminder – November 15
Reminder – November 25 |
| Deadline for Editor Developed Content |
December 1 |
| Deadline for Committee Content |
December 1 |
| Content to Editor for Review |
As Received |
| Content to Copy Editor for Review |
As received from Editor |
| Content to Mosbrook for Design |
January 15 |
| Print date |
February 15 |
Volume II
(Estimated Print Date: August 15th)
| Development of Table of Contents |
May 1 |
| Request for Editor Message |
May 1 |
| Request for President Message |
May 1 |
| Request to Committees for Current Perspectives |
May 1
Reminder – May 15
Reminder – May 25 |
| Deadline for Editor Developed Content |
June 1 |
| Deadline for Committee Content |
June 1 |
| Content to Editor for Review |
As Received |
| Content to Copy Editor for Review |
As received from Editor |
| Content to Mosbrook for Design |
July 15 |
| Print date |
August 15 |
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications for this position are encouraged to complete and submit their application for the volunteer role of ISAKOS Newsletter Editor, along with a
current CV. Additionally, all individuals must disclose all potential conflicts of interest
and sign a Conflict of Interest form, which will be reviewed by ISAKOS leadership.
Candidates should prepare and submit an application to the ISAKOS Office via email to
newsletter@isakos.com. Please include the following
with your application email:
- A letter of application describing how you meet the qualifications for the role,
detailing past experience, history of scholarship and surgical expertise in the field,
and demonstrated capacity to manage deadlines and to attract contributors;
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A statement of your vision for the ISAKOS Newsletter under your leadership, including
how you would implement that vision; and
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Your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
The deadline for receipt of application materials is November 15, 2023.
Interested individuals should prepare and submit an application to the ISAKOS Office
via email to newsletter@isakos.com.
The ISAKOS Office will reach out to applicants for any clarification, if needed.
After the applications have been reviewed, finalists will be selected, and interviews
with finalists will be scheduled. Candidates may be asked to interview in person in February 2024
during the AAOS Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA USA.
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September 30-November 15, 2023:
Submit application (including letter of interest, qualifications, CV, COI disclosure, and vision for the ISAKOS Newsletter)
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November 16-December 15, 2023:
Search Committee review of applications
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January 2024:
Finalist candidates selected and interviews scheduled
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February 2024:
Finalists interviews
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March 1, 2024:
New ISAKOS Newsletter Editor Selected
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March-August 2024:
Editor Training and Orientation/On-boarding
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September 2024:
First Issue of Newsletter Published under New Editor