Editor III

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks an Editor for Public Culture, a peer‑reviewed journal housed in the Tulane Global Humanities Center. The Editor oversees day‑to‑day operations, the editorial office, and the peer‑review process, preparing articles for editing and production and coordinating publication schedules.

Working closely with editors‑in‑chief, you will serve as a primary contact for authors, editors, and the publisher, manage editorial workflows, uphold integrity and standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in humanities or related field required.
• Five to seven years of editorial experience in publishing.
• Experience managing editorial workflows and production schedules.
• Experience with ScholarOne or similar systems.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and the editorial office for Public Culture.
• Administer the peer-review process and prepare articles for editing and production.
• Maintain publication schedules and coordinate with editors, authors, and the publisher.
• Bridge scholarly vision with technical production to move research from submission to publication.

Skills

Scholarly publishing

Project management

Editorial standards

Proofreading/copyediting

Communication

Peer-review management

Academic integrity

Editorial analytics

AI-assisted editing

Scheduling/production

Education

Bachelor's degree in humanities or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Publishing certification preferred

Tools

ScholarOne

Job description

The Public Culture journal’s Editor oversees the day-to-day operations and the editorial office for Public Culture, a peer-reviewed journal housed in the Tulane Global Humanities Center. Working closely with the editors-in-chief, the Editor is essential in administering the peer-review process, preparing articles for editing and production, maintaining publication schedules, and serving as a primary point of contact for authors, editors, and the publisher. This position requires excellent project management skills and independent problem-solving. This role bridges the gap between scholarly vision and technical production, ensuring that peer-reviewed research moves efficiently from submission to publication.

Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies Typically Needed to Perform This Job Successfully:

Knowledge of scholarly publishing processes, including peer review administration, manuscript preparation, and journal production workflows.

Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple manuscripts and production deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail and follow-through, coordinating with varied faculty and international scholars.

Knowledge of editorial and reference style standards, artwork specifications, rights and permissions requirements, and author agreement processes.

Exceptional proofreading and copyediting skills with a mastery of standard humanities citation styles.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate tactfully and professionally with authors, reviewers, editors, board members, and external publishing partners.

Experience facilitating the peer-review process, managing reviewer databases, and collaborating with the Editor-in-Chief to make fair, ethical publication decisions.

Knowledge of academic integrity standards, including handling policies on plagiarism, dual submissions, and conflicts of interest.

Ability to analyze submission trends and prepare editorial reports that identify concerns and inform editorial decision-making.

Strong independent problem-solving skills with ability to resolve scheduling and production issues in collaboration with external partners.

Ability to manage page allotment, content pipeline, and backlog to ensure consistent, on-schedule publication.

Knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and their application in editorial workflows, including the ability to use AI effectively for tasks such as manuscript review, content summarization, and communications, while exercising sound editorial judgment about accuracy, attribution, and academic integrity.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, journalism, publishing, or communication is required; advanced degree in a relevant field (humanities, media studies, communication, publishing, or related discipline) and/or publishing certification preferred.

Five to Seven years experience in editorial work, publishing (commercial or academic), editorial management, or journalism required. Experience working in an academic or university environment is ideal, but not required.

Demonstrated experience managing editorial workflows and production schedules in a publishing environment.

Proficiency in editorial management software, preferably experience with ScholarOne . High level of comfort with digital archival standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in humanities, social sciences, journalism, publishing or communication, and/or publishing certification.

Experience working with a university press or academic journal in a managing editor or editorial coordinator capacity.

Familiarity with rights and permissions compliance in an academic publishing context.

Experience preparing editorial reports and communicating editorial analytics to senior editors or editorial boards.

Familiarity with AI-assisted editing and content tools, with the ability to evaluate AI-generated output critically and apply it appropriately within a scholarly publishing context.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1575
• Job Category Communications & Engagement
• Posting Date 08/06/2026, 10:10 PM
• Apply Before 08/28/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University