Editorial Coordinator

Journey Recruitment Ltd; Marlow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing organization near Marlow is seeking an Editorial Coordinator. This hybrid position requires a Science, Health, or English graduate with 1-3 years of publishing experience. The role involves supporting editorial workflows, liaising with authors, and contributing to journal growth. Benefits include a performance-based bonus, private medical insurance, and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on company performance

Private medical insurance (after probation)

5 additional days for professional development

Tech of your choice

Regular team socials

25 days holiday + 3 extra at Christmas

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of publishing experience required.
• Experience in editorial workflows and systems.
• Confidence in liaising with authors and reviewers.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of editorial workflows.
• Manage peer review and production processes.
• Contribute to journal growth and content commissioning.
• Handle editorial administration and permissions.
• Attend academic conferences and contribute to marketing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Project management

Creativity

Education

Degree in Science, Health, or English

Job description

Are you a Science, Health or English Graduate with 1-3 years publishing experience looking for your next exciting challenge? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

Our client are a leading organisation based close to Marlow. They are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Editorial Coordinator to join its growing Editorial & Publishing Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with publishing experience to support the strategic development of a reputable portfolio of specialist journals, while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The successful candidate will be creative and a confident communicator to play a key role in shaping the content and growth of six specialist journals. You will work closely with the Publisher, internal departments, editors, authors, and reviewers to deliver high-quality content and maintain efficient editorial workflows.

This is a Hybrid position with the office being based close to Marlow. The salary on offer for this fantastic opportunity is 30,000 - 33,000 dependent on experience.

Main responsibilities for the Editorial Coordinator role are:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of editorial workflows and systems
• Liaise with editors, authors, and reviewers to manage peer review and production processes
• Contribute to journal growth through content commissioning, editor recruitment, and development
• Manage editorial administration, including permissions, rights management, and database upkeep
• Communicate with editors and authors via email, calls, and outreach initiatives
• Assist in executing journal strategies by tracking submission pipelines and processing key metrics
• Attend academic conferences (including occasional international travel)
• Support marketing efforts through newsletter content, press releases, and social media
• Help coordinate author video recordings and special journal features

Benefits for the Editorial Coordinator role are:

• Bonus scheme based on company performance
• Private medical insurance (after probation)
• 5 additional days per year for professional development
• Tech of your choice
• Regular team socials
• 25 days holiday + 3 extra days at Christmas

Applications are welcome from candidates ready to contribute to a growing journal portfolio and thrive in a dynamic team. APPLY TODAY