Editorial Reviewer (Publication Support Services) - Humanities

Cactus Communications; New Delhi; Remote; INR 446,000 - 893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Access to industry insights

Global publishing exposure

Job summary

CACTUS Communications in India is seeking subject-matter experts with a PhD to join as peer reviewers and evaluate manuscript assessments to support client editorial teams.

You will provide clear, constructive feedback, ensure deliverables are complete, and meet deadlines while staying aligned with industry requirements. This role offers flexible remote work from anywhere in India, with exposure to a global publishing landscape.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Economics, Sociology or Political Science.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deliverables meet expectations and requirements.
• Review peer review comments for clarity, accuracy, and constructiveness.
• Stay updated with client requirements and industry standards.
• Meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Provide objective, actionable feedback to reviewers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

PhD in Economics/Sociology/Political Science

Job description

Are you looking for a stable work opportunity that does not require you to travel?

At Cactus Communications, you can work among several highly skilled reviewers who are experts in various academic fields. We are currently looking for experts who can critically evaluate assessments of manuscripts and ensure that the assessments meet client expectations and help the client's editorial teams determine the next steps for the manuscripts.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring the peer reviewer has provided the right and complete deliverables, and all processes have been completed per expectations
• Reviewing the peer review comments to ensure clarity, accuracy, completeness, and constructiveness for the journal and the author. Any gaps found will have to be addressed per the prescribed protocol
• Staying up to date with the client and industry requirements and adapting your working approach accordingly
• Meeting all client deadlines without compromises on quality or process
• Providing feedback to the peer reviewers in an objective, actionable, and constructive manner

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• At least a PhD degree in one of the specialized subject areas mentioned below (mandatory): Economics/Sociology/Political Science
• Razor-sharp attention to detail and critical thinking analysis (mandatory)
• Strong customer mindset and willingness to learn and adapt (mandatory)
• Clear and robust communication skills (mandatory)
• Prior experience with publishing a manuscript (preferred)

Benefits of this Role

• Flexibility. You can work from anywhere in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Egypt, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, and Romania.
• You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts, articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our internal discussion platform.
• You will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insider's view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.