Senior Assistant Editor

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Assistant Editor to provide detailed scientific copyediting of cutting-edge research papers. This role involves ensuring accurate reporting and accessibility of studies to an international audience. You will be pivotal in the post-acceptance peer-review process across various journals, collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and mentoring new editors. With a commitment to work-life balance and numerous wellbeing initiatives, this position offers a flexible hybrid working model and a range of generous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about research publishing.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening

Private medical benefits

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development resources

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• BSc in biological or related sciences or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated editorial experience at a scientific journal.

Responsibilities

• Editing research articles and ensuring quality control measures are met.
• Liaising with editors, authors, and production teams for publication.

Skills

Copyediting

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc in Biological Sciences

Editorial Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

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Job Title: Senior Assistant Editor

As a Senior Assistant Editor, you will provide detailed scientific copyediting of cutting-edge research papers. After comprehensive in-house training, you will ensure studies are accurately reported and accessible to an international audience. You will play a key role in the post-acceptance peer-review process across the Lancet journals. Your goal is to deliver and publish articles in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

1. Editing research articles along with opinion pieces and review content for a broad range of scientific and medical disciplines
2. Overseeing the accurate reporting of research according to our guidelines and ensuring all quality control measures are met
3. Liaising with other editors, authors, and production teams to perfect papers for publication
4. Collaborating with colleagues to improve internal policies and processes
5. Mentoring and guiding new Assistant Editors to help develop their skills and knowledge in research publishing

Requirements

1. Have a BSc in biological or related sciences or demonstrate equivalent experience or knowledge
2. Demonstrate editorial experience at a Science, Technology, or Medical journal
3. Have excellent spelling, grammar, and clarity in written English
4. Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver on-time weekly deadlines
5. Be able to communicate and negotiate constructively with members of the medical profession, the media, and colleagues
6. Have good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization and offer an appealing working environment. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we support your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Flexible working hours to help you fit everything in and work when you are most productive

Hybrid working model from both the office and home

Working for you

We value your wellbeing and happiness for a successful career. Benefits include:

• Generous holiday allowance with options to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Emergency care access for elderly and children
• RECARES days to support charities and causes
• Access to employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities
• Extensive learning and development resources
• Employee discounts via Perks at Work