Editorial Coordinator - Remote Manuscript Processing & Outreach

AAAS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AAAS is seeking an Editorial Coordinator based in Washington, D.C. to play a vital role in processing manuscripts for its open-access journal, Science Advances. The ideal candidate will manage submissions for Deputy Editor groups and ensure quality during the peer review process.

Responsibilities include direct communication with authors and reviewers, processing manuscripts, and addressing editorial queries. The role requires strong communication skills and experience with project management. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Applications are being accepted until July 29, 2026. AAAS promotes Equal Opportunity employment practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
• Eagerness for developing new knowledge and skills related to job duties.
• Experience in a similar editorial position is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct point of contact for 1-2 Deputy Editor groups.
• Process new, revised, and accepted manuscripts for Deputy Editor groups.
• Manage submissions and answer queries related to assigned manuscripts.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization and multitasking skills

Project management

Ability to adapt to new tasks and workflows

Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe software

Job description

AAAS is seeking an Editorial Coordinator based in Washington, D.C. to play a vital role in processing manuscripts for its open-access journal, Science Advances. The ideal candidate will manage submissions for Deputy Editor groups and ensure quality during the peer review process.

Responsibilities include direct communication with authors and reviewers, processing manuscripts, and addressing editorial queries. The role requires strong communication skills and experience with project management. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Applications are being accepted until July 29, 2026. AAAS promotes Equal Opportunity employment practices.