Assistant Editor — Open Access Publishing (Manchester)

MDPI Romania; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Flexible working times

Office in Manchester city centre

Job summary

MDPI is seeking a recent PhD or Master’s graduate to join our Editorial team in Manchester as an Assistant Editor. This entry-level, full-time in-office position offers training on submission to publication processes under experienced editors, with opportunities to engage with the scholarly community.

You will support editorial workflows, coordinate peer review, and manage communications across international authors and reviewers, working closely with production and management teams in a dynamic

Qualifications

• PhD (preferred) or Master's in a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Team player with strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial process for journals in your domain.
• Organize peer review and coordinate editorial decisions.
• Handle email communication between publication parties.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.
• Ensure articles are edited and published to deadlines.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

PhD or Master's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MDPI is seeking a recent PhD or Master’s graduate to join our Editorial team in Manchester as an Assistant Editor. This entry-level, full-time in-office position offers training on submission to publication processes under experienced editors, with opportunities to engage with the scholarly community.

You will support editorial workflows, coordinate peer review, and manage communications across international authors and reviewers, working closely with production and management teams in a dynamic