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Editorial Operations Manager
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Head of Editorial and Publication, the position focuses on the operational aspect of journal management of the EADV’s flagship journal JEADV. He/She will directly communicate with the Editors, reviewers and authors to ensure efficient journal operations and will participate actively in developing editorial strategies for the new journal.
Key Responsibilities
- Checks new and revised submissions for peer review and processes the Decision Letters to the authors based on the Editor’s decisions
- Monitors the progress of new, revised, and resubmitted manuscripts throughout the review process
- Checks the accepted manuscript files and coordinates with the publisher’s production team
- Provides administrative and technical support to the Editor-in-Chief (EIC), other journal editors, reviewers and editorial board members
- Acts as the first contact for the coordination of supplement issues and other commercial projects
- Responds to miscellaneous inquiries from the authors and reviewers concerning copyrights, authorship disputes, and other ethics-related inquiries
- Monitors the journal performance and reports to the Editor and Head of Editorial to ensure the on-target execution of journal targets
- Updates and maintains social media feeds (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) for the journal
- Ensures the published output reflects best practices and meets current standards of publication ethics
- Actively engages with the Head of Editorial and Publication to develop new journal initiatives by identifying various growth and development opportunities
- Supports the Head of Editorial and Publication in team management
Required skills and experiences
- 2-5 years of experience in a similar role
- Excellent command/highly proficient in spoken and written English
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Organizational and time-management skills
- A great eye for detail and the ability to spot mistakes
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
- Previous experience with a publisher and research experience is an asset
- Ability to travel at least twice a year
To apply for, or questions related to an open position, please contact us at hr@eadv.org