Freelance Peer Reviewer - Film Studies

Cactus Communications; Shepparton; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is hiring a Freelance Peer Reviewer for Film Studies to provide rigorous peer reviews remotely. Candidates must hold a doctorate and have recent publications in their field. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential. The role involves assessing manuscripts for originality, methodology, and quality of conclusions. This is a contract position suitable for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess novelty and originality of manuscripts.
• Evaluate study design and methodology for appropriateness.
• Ensure literature is up-to-date and cited correctly.
• Analyze results and conclusions for clarity and support.
• Provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Recommend publication outcomes to journal editors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Time management

Research methodologies understanding

Education

Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Freelance Peer Reviewer - Film Studies

Join us at Cactus Communications to apply for a contract, remote peer‑reviewer role. We are specifically looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers able to provide rigorous peer reviews for journals and publishers.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.
• At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess novelty: determine whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field of study.
• Evaluate study design and methodology: assess whether the design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to enable reproducibility.
• Literature review: check whether the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites up-to-date research in the field.
• Analyse results and conclusions: evaluate whether the results are presented clearly and appropriately and whether the conclusions are supported by data and significant to the field.
• Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommend publication: based on your evaluation, a journal editor will decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job location: Remote