Assistant Editor

MDPI; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking an Assistant Editor for its Editorial team in Manchester. This full-time role involves supporting the editorial process and collaborating with various teams to publish scholarly articles. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training in editorial work, paving the way for a fruitful career in academia.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Professional experience with scholarly publishing is an advantage.
• Experience in creating presentations and writing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals.
• Organize peer review process for submitted manuscripts.
• Handle email communication related to the publication process.

Skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Sensors, Biosensors, Remote Sensing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is a full-time and permanent position based in our city center office in Manchester, UK.

This is a full-time in-office role. The office is located next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

As Assistant Editor, you will:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise.
• Organize peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions.
• Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process.
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial and production teams.
• Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in one of the following subjects: Engineering, Sensors, Biosensors, Remote Sensing.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Team player capable of working in a dynamic, international environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Professional experience with scholarly publishing is an advantage.
• Experience in creating presentations and writing is a plus.

As a successful candidate, you will receive full training in editorial work, working closely with Managing Editors and learning how to process research articles from submission to publication. Training supervised by an assigned tutor will occur during the first six months. Depending on your background, you may be assigned to work on journals related to your field of study or research. No previous editorial experience is required, but familiarity with the academic editorial process is advantageous. This is a great opportunity to start a career in a dynamic multinational company offering various development options to talented, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals.