Deputy Editor

Wiley; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy Editor at Wiley is an AI/intelligent systems SME responsible for managing the end-to-end peer review process for scholarly journal content. This role blends scientific expertise with editorial decision-making to ensure quality, integrity, and relevance of published content.

The Deputy Editor works independently with minimal supervision, handles complex editorial cases, contributes to journal strategy, and collaborates with Editors-in-Chief, authors, reviewers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in AI/intelligent systems or closely related field.
• Proven publishing/editorial experience in scholarly journals.
• Strong understanding of peer review processes and publication ethics.

Responsibilities

• Screen manuscripts for scientific quality and relevance.
• Make editorial decisions (accept/reject/revise/transfer) per journal policies.
• Select, invite and manage peer reviewers.
• Mentor junior editors and support editorial training.
• Collaborate with Editors-in-Chief to define journal aims and strategy.
• Represent the journal within the scientific community.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Peer review management

Editorial decision making

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

Independence

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Proactive problem solving

Education

PhD in AI/intelligent systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Deputy Editor is an AI/intelligent systems subject matter expert (SME) responsible for managing the end-to-end peer review process for scholarly journal content. This role combines scientific expertise with editorial decision-making, ensuring the quality, integrity, and relevance of published content.

The Deputy Editor works independently with minimal supervision, handles complex editorial cases, contributes to journal strategy, and collaborates with Editors-in-Chief (EiCs), authors, reviewers, and internal teams. The role also includes mentoring junior colleagues, driving commissioning initiatives, and representing the journal within the scientific community.

Responsibilities

Manuscript Handling and Editorial Decisions

• Screen submitted manuscripts for scientific quality, relevance, and alignment with journal scope
• Identify and raise publication ethics or integrity concerns through appropriate channels
• Make editorial decisions (accept, reject, revise, transfer) in line with journal policies
• Select, invite, and manage peer reviewers
• Evaluate reviewer feedback and determine next steps for manuscripts
• Assess revised submissions for completeness and quality of revisions
• Review author rebuttals and make timely decisions
• Recommend alternative journals for manuscript transfer when applicable

Commissioning and Content Development

• Identify and invite authors for commissioned content (e.g., review articles, special issues)
• Build and maintain relationships with key authors and researchers
• Track and follow up on invited submissions to ensure timely delivery
• Collaborate with EiCs to define and refine journal aims, scope, and editorial strategy
• Recommend and support the appointment of editorial board members
• Contribute to achieving commissioning targets and KPIs

Community Engagement and Representation

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the relevant subject area
• Attend and participate in conferences, webinars, and scientific events
• Represent the journal and organization within the academic community
• Build professional networks to enhance journal visibility and submissions

Performance and Process Improvement

• Analyze peer review performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Lead or contribute to projects focused on editorial workflow optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Editorial Excellence) on process improvements
• Participate in subject-area editorial clusters and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Training and Mentorship

• Provide training and guidance to peers and junior editors
• Mentor team members on editorial processes, decision-making, and best practices
• Support knowledge sharing across editorial teams

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage editorial responsibilities across multiple journals and EiCs
• Handle complex or high-impact editorial cases independently
• Identify opportunities for new products, content areas, or journal development
• Share insights and ideas with relevant internal stakeholders

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• PhD in AI/intelligent systems
• Proven experience in academic publishing, editorial roles, or manuscript handling
• Strong understanding of peer review processes and publication ethics

Skills and Competencies

• Subject matter expertise in a specific research domain
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple manuscripts and priorities simultaneously
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience commissioning content and engaging with author communities
• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret performance metrics
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Collaborative mindset with mentoring capability

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

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