Editorial Coordinator, Journals

Are you passionate about promoting the latest academic research in the medical field and dream of working in journals publishing? We have a great new Editorial Coordinator role with a digitally-focused publisher of medical research, who produce and publishing content via their OA platform and peer-reviewed journals.

The company is based in the South East (Buckinghamshire), and offers flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week.

The Journals Editorial Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Supporting a small team of Managing Editors with the publication of six digital Open Access journals, including conducting topic research, image research, researching authors and reviewers, tracking permissions, and general administrative duties
• Assisting with the preparation of publishing reports for meetings and presentations to society partners and editors
• Coordinating agendas for internal meetings, taking minutes and setting up follow-up actions
• Assisting with the macro-editing of accepted articles, and tracking receipt of publishing agreements for articles
• Managing the online peer review and submissions systems
• Assisting with the organisation of international scientific conferences, travel arrangements and liaising with faculty and key scientific figures to coordinate content creation for sites

This is a really exciting time to join this company, as they have been growing their team and their portfolio in new and interesting ways, which include a lot of fantastic digital media and video publishing! This role will suit someone with a genuine interest in journal and STM publishing, and who is looking for a role where they can roll up their sleeves and make a real difference! The team is very friendly and successful, and they are looking for the best talent to join them!

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

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