Editorial Assistant

Cactus Communications; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with a prestigious publisher

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge research

Job summary

A leading company in academic publishing is seeking a meticulous Editorial Assistant. This entry-level role requires reviewing manuscripts for quality assurance and compliance with journal standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a strong attention to detail, contributing to high-quality academic publishing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• Familiar with ethical publication standards.
• Experience in academic publishing or journal editorial processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify manuscript title accuracy and cross-check author information.
• Review abstracts and validate references for submission requirements.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to resolve inconsistencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Understanding of manuscript formatting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, or Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to review academic manuscripts submitted to a prestigious journal. The role involves performing a comprehensive set of checks to ensure compliance with journal requirements, adherence to publication standards, and overall quality before the peer-review or publication stage.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Verify manuscript title accuracy and ensure consistency with journal guidelines.

Cross-check author names, affiliations, and conflict of interest (COI) statements for completeness and accuracy.

Review abstracts and manuscript structure to ensure they adhere to formatting and submission requirements.

Validate references for proper formatting, relevance, and completeness.

Ensure ethical guidelines are met, including plagiarism and data integrity checks.

Check the accuracy and formatting of figures, tables, and supplementary materials.

Collaborate with editorial teams to resolve inconsistencies or missing information.

Document and report quality issues found during the review process.

Qualifications and Prerequisites:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Psychology).

Strong understanding of manuscript formatting and journal submission guidelines.

Familiarity with ethical publication standards and best practices.

High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience using manuscript submission and tracking systems.

Experience in academic publishing, journal editorial processes, or manuscript quality control.

Benefits of this Role

Opportunity to work with a prestigious publisher.

Opportunity to contribute to high-quality academic publishing.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Exposure to cutting-edge research across various disciplines.

Application Process

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in academic publishing and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply!

If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on phone or email with further details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Writing/Editing, and Analyst

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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