Job Description
Managing Editor Job Summary:
We’re looking for a Managing Editor to join a large STM Association on a fully remote, part-time basis. You can anticipate 25-30 hours a week. The hours worked must been withing standard EST work hours.
As a Managing Editor, you will be responsible for the daily operations of a journal. While reporting to the Senior Managing Editor, the Managing Editor will work with the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal to oversee the processing of manuscripts, coordinate peer review, and handle correspondence and production issues (e.g., preparing manuscripts for publication).
Managing Editor Responsibilities:
- Oversee all elements of processing of new and revised submissions to the designated journal(s) through all stages—peer review process for each journal; revision and acceptance of articles; and exporting final versions to publisher for the journal.
- Support the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, and staff with the manuscript submission and peer review process, fostering collaboration, innovation, and new content initiatives.
- Answer e-mails in shared e-mail account, working closely with authors, editors, and reviewers to make sure manuscripts are processed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Monitor the Journal’s production schedule and quality standards, working with the publisher to meet deadlines and ensure smooth processes.
- Coordinate and be responsible for editorial board meetings, helping disseminate to the board as well as preparing and recording the decisions of board to be sent to authors.
- With the Senior Managing Editor, execute on the Journal’s communications plan by working with other departments within the company, particularly marketing, communications, and social media.
- Assist the Senior Managing Editor in managing projects and support staff for the Journal.
- Prepare any reports required by the Editor-in-Chief or the Senior Managing Editor on the status of the Journal.
- Work with the Digital Publishing Team and publisher on the posting of online content to ensure deadlines are met, coordinating simultaneous publications with senior leadership, marketing, and communications.
- Assist with conducting and recording video interviews at annual meetings, including Journal videos with the authors, editors, etc.
- Participate in testing journal websites and new online innovations.
Managing Editor Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years experience working with peer review STM journals.
- Ability to work well in a team environment with physicians, executives, contractors, and other staff in a respectful, professional manner.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, with varied deadlines in a fast-paced editorial/publishing environment.
- Proficiency in time management, adhering to strict timelines and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines in a fast-paced editorial/publishing environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills, with working knowledge of word processing, scheduling, and spreadsheet programs.
- Intermediate knowledge of STM and online publishing.
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This job is Fully Remote.
Pay Range: Hourly $28.00 to $30.00
We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.
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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.