Junior Assistant Editor — Open Access Scholarly Publishing

MDPI; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health plan

Flexible hours

Perkbox

Cyclescheme

Techscheme

Job summary

MDPI in Manchester is seeking a recent PhD or Master’s graduate for an entry-level Assistant Editor position based in our city centre office. This is a full-time, in-office role working with Managing Editors to process manuscripts from submission to publication.

The role includes coordinating peer review, handling email communications, and collaborating with editorial and production teams. Training will be provided on the job during the first six months, with opportunities to attend conferences

Qualifications

• A PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment.
• 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 communications between publication parties.
• Collaborate with editorial and production teams.
• Ensure articles are edited and published with consistency and deadlines.

Skills

Excellent English

MS Office

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master’s in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MDPI in Manchester is seeking a recent PhD or Master’s graduate for an entry-level Assistant Editor position based in our city centre office. This is a full-time, in-office role working with Managing Editors to process manuscripts from submission to publication.

The role includes coordinating peer review, handling email communications, and collaborating with editorial and production teams. Training will be provided on the job during the first six months, with opportunities to attend conferences