Editorial Coordinator - Production
AAAS, Washington, DC, United States
At AAAS’s gold open access journal Science Advances, the Editorial Coordinator--Production assists the Advances production team in processing individual manuscripts that comprise the journal each week in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. The Coordinator will work in the journal’s online production system, reviewing author responses to queries, assessing additional queries regarding figures and supplementary materials, and communicating with external authors and editors to answer questions, proofread author corrections, and approve final files for publication.
The Coordinator also coordinates with internal staff and vendors to identify and address problems so that manuscripts move smoothly through the review and production system in accordance with institutional standards and guidelines.
Help us ignite the next era of science.
What You’ll Do
Proofreading author‑corrected proofs for clarity and adherence to journal style guidelines
Approving final files for publication
Communicating with authors about their corrections and answering questions they may have
Communicating with vendors to address status queries or technical issues
Processing post‑publication corrections
Answering general editorial inbox queries related to assigned manuscripts (author status queries, technical issues, other)
Attending weekly staff and vendor meetings
Transmitting final papers
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of 1‑2 years of experience working in a professional setting
A bachelor’s degree in English or a science‑related discipline is preferred; recent college graduates are also considered
Experience with project management and ability to meet deadlines
Copyediting and/or proofreading experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking, time management, and conflict resolution skills needed for juggling many diverse tasks
Demonstrated success in a deadline‑oriented environment
Strong skills in identifying, communicating, and addressing issues
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Eagerness for developing new knowledge and skills related to job duties
Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe software
Ability to adapt to new tasks, workflows, and tools/technologies in a changing organizational environment
Compensation: The anticipated annual salary for this position is $48,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short‑ and long‑term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.
AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The Coordinator also coordinates with internal staff and vendors to identify and address problems so that manuscripts move smoothly through the review and production system in accordance with institutional standards and guidelines.
Help us ignite the next era of science.
What You’ll Do
Proofreading author‑corrected proofs for clarity and adherence to journal style guidelines
Approving final files for publication
Communicating with authors about their corrections and answering questions they may have
Communicating with vendors to address status queries or technical issues
Processing post‑publication corrections
Answering general editorial inbox queries related to assigned manuscripts (author status queries, technical issues, other)
Attending weekly staff and vendor meetings
Transmitting final papers
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of 1‑2 years of experience working in a professional setting
A bachelor’s degree in English or a science‑related discipline is preferred; recent college graduates are also considered
Experience with project management and ability to meet deadlines
Copyediting and/or proofreading experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking, time management, and conflict resolution skills needed for juggling many diverse tasks
Demonstrated success in a deadline‑oriented environment
Strong skills in identifying, communicating, and addressing issues
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Eagerness for developing new knowledge and skills related to job duties
Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe software
Ability to adapt to new tasks, workflows, and tools/technologies in a changing organizational environment
Compensation: The anticipated annual salary for this position is $48,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short‑ and long‑term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.
AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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