Editorial Assistant

Are you passionate about starting a career in publishing and want to learn about journals publishing? We have a great new Editorial Assistant role with a digitally-focused publisher of medical research, who produce amazing digital content, and high-quality Open Access journals.

The company is based in the South East (Buckinghamshire), and offers flexibility to work remotely with ideally 1 or 2 days a week in the office.

The Journals Editorial Assistant will be responsible for:

• Supporting a small team of Managing Editors with the publication of digital Open Access journals, including conducting research on trends, images, authors and reviewers, tracking permissions, and other general admin duties
• Assisting with the creation of marketing materials
• Coordinating agendas for internal meetings, taking minutes and setting up follow-up actions
• Assisting with the editing of accepted articles, and tracking publishing agreements
• Overseeing the online peer review and article 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 journals and medical 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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