Contribute to impactful editorial processes for a leading scientific journal. Collaborate with esteemed authors and editors in a dynamic hybrid environment. Enhance your expertise in manuscript review and publication systems.
Editorial Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
- Support the submission and peer review processes for a scientific journal, ensuring adherence to guidelines and policies.
- Collaborate with authors, reviewers, and editors to facilitate manuscript processing and review.
- Act as the primary contact for authors, providing guidance and resolving submission ambiguities.
- Monitor journal inboxes, managing inquiries and correspondence efficiently.
- Assist Associate Editors in inviting reviewers and navigating submission systems.
- Ensure manuscripts meet necessary criteria before proceeding to review stages.
- Support post-acceptance programs and maintain editorial board membership records.
- Generate reports and analyze editorial board demographics for review and planning.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Review manuscripts for completeness, resolving discrepancies with authors as needed.
- Act as liaison between authors, Associate Editors, and the editorial office.
- Monitor and manage the journal inbox, addressing inquiries promptly.
- Assist Associate Editors in reviewer invitations and manuscript navigation.
- Ensure revised manuscripts meet required standards before proceeding.
- Verify adherence to policies for accepted papers and facilitate production readiness.
- Create and analyze reports on editorial board rotations and demographics.
- Provide operational support and guidance on journal policies to stakeholders.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in computer literacy, including Photoshop, and strong decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication skills for constructive collaboration with stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with experience in quality control preferred.
- Experience in a team environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Customer service experience supporting executives or professionals.
- Editorial experience, preferably with online peer-review systems, is preferred.
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