Assistant Managing Editor - HSS

Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd in Gurugram, India is seeking a Peer Review Associate to support editorial operations across journals. You will work with Managing Editor, editors, authors and reviewers, maintaining timely communication and adherence to review workflows.

Based in the Sage Global Publishing team, this mid‑level role emphasizes collaboration, training, and reporting, with hybrid work arrangements and international coordination across Sage offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in HSS/Management/Arts/Science with 2+ years in journal publishing or peer review operations.
• Experience in reviewer selection and manuscript handling workflows is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Proactive team member who can support colleagues and other journals as needed.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts in ScholarOne to assess editorial readiness for peer review.
• Invite suitable peer reviewers until at least two reviews are obtained.
• Evaluate peer review reports and make recommendations based on editorial review.
• Run reports from ScholarOne or similar systems.
• Maintain strong communication with editors, authors, reviewers, and Sage staff worldwide.
• Work with minimal supervision and adhere to workflow timelines.
• Respond to journal mailbox queries in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Clear, articulate writing

Independent with supervision

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in HSS/Management/Arts/Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

If you re passionate about making a difference, value flexibility and autonomy, and are looking for a supportive and inclusive environment, consider making Sage your next career move.

• 1. You will regularly correspond with the Managing Editor to report to him/her in a prescribed reporting format on a daily or weekly basis via email, or video conference for assistance with training, troubleshooting, and ensuring that the peer review websites are functioning effectively for each individual journal.
• 2. Based in the SAGE India office, you will regularly correspond, as advised, with all concerned in the SAGE India/UK/US/other location offices to report in a prescribed reporting format on a daily or weekly basis via email or video conference.
• 3. You will be expected to maintain high quality communication and excellent relationships with journal editors, authors, reviewers, and other SAGE staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1. Review submitted manuscripts in ScholarOne to assess suitability and editorial readiness for peer review.
• 2. Select and invite suitable peer reviewers for individual manuscripts until at least the manuscript receives sufficient good enough reviews (usually 2) in order to recommend/make a decision. Reviewer suitability is to be assessed by considering all potential conflict(s) of interest(s).
• 3. Evaluate the peer review reports received and make recommendations decisions on manuscripts based on peer review reports and editorial review.
• 4. Periodically run reports out of ScholarOne or any other peer review management system.
• 5. Maintain positive working relationships and top‑quality communication with journal editors, authors, reviewers, and SAGE staff throughout the world.
• 6. Perform assigned work with little to no supervision from the managers in SAGE India/UK/US and adhering to the workflow timelines.
• 7. Respond to journal mailbox queries, when assigned, from journal editors, authors, reviewers, and SAGE staff.

Others:

• 1. Respond to any email inquiries from fellow journal editors, authors, reviewers, and other SAGE staff within 48 hours of receiving the email (excluding weekends and holidays), and respond in a clear, articulate, and organized manner.
• 2. Occasional correspondence with the support staff at ScholarOne may be necessary to troubleshoot issues with the ScholarOne site.
• 3. Assist fellow SAGE staff with any projects or initiatives, as requested.
• 4. Provide guidance, training and assistance to fellow team members or any other colleague as assigned.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE

• 1. A minimum of a Master s degree or equivalent in HSS/Management/Arts/Science with at least 2 year of experience in journal publishing or peer review operations, with basic experience in reviewer selection and manuscript handling workflows.
• 2. Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• 3. Supportive team member who is able to provide support to fellow Peer Review Associates and Editorial Assistants on other journals as needed and defined by supervisor.
• 4. Proficient knowledge of MS office tools.
• 5. Communicate effectively with all; helpful and cooperative; should be courteous and disciplined.
• 6. Engage in other activities, as needed, to achieve company and department goals

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organization with an increasingly agile workforce, were open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Department Global Publishing Gurugram, India, Dehradun, India Remote Status Hybrid Employment Type Full-time Employment Level Mid Level

Peer Review Associate

Assistant Managing Editor-HSS

About Sage

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Our mission is building bridges to knowledge supporting the development of ideas through the research process to scholarship that is certified, taught, and applied.

Sage is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants. Accommodations will be made for any part of the interview process.