Editorial Office Coordinator – Journal Publishing

Smith College; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College in Northampton, MA is seeking an Editorial Office Assistant for Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism. You will be the first point of contact for authors, reviewers, and the press, and will support publication, communications, and events with professionalism and integrity.

You will coordinate workflow with editors, reviewers, and publishers, oversee publicity materials, and assist with schedules, newsletters, and campus collaborations.

Qualifications

• BA in WGSS, area studies, race & ethnicity, cultural studies, or similar.
• Minimum two years publishing/academic experience.
• Experience with budget management and communications via print, web and social media.
• Experience with undergraduates and faculty to support learning, teaching, and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Editorial operations: coordinate publication workflow and production of the journal.
• Coordinate submissions, peer reviewers, dispositions, and copyright agreements.
• Manage communications for publishers, the editorial board, and contributors.
• Oversee monthly Meridians newsletter, publicity, and social media content.
• Support events, intercampus, and alumnae communications; liaison with campus departments.
• Provide executive assistant support to the Editor as needed.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Editorial coordination

Education

BA in WGSS/Related field

MA/MFA/PhD in WGSS or related field (preferred)

Tools

ScholarOne CMS

WordPress

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

Canva

Mailchimp

Zoom/Webinar platforms

Job description

Smith College in Northampton, MA is seeking an Editorial Office Assistant for Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism. You will be the first point of contact for authors, reviewers, and the press, and will support publication, communications, and events with professionalism and integrity.

You will coordinate workflow with editors, reviewers, and publishers, oversee publicity materials, and assist with schedules, newsletters, and campus collaborations.