Editorial Operations Coordinator

Smith College; Northampton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Smith College in Northampton, MA seeks an Editorial Office Assistant for Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism. You will be the first point of contact for authors, reviewers and the press, supporting editorial operations with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities include coordinating submissions, peer reviewer assignments, copy-editing, proofreading and copyright agreements; webmaster duties for the Meridians site; and assisting with newsletters, events and social media outreach

Qualifications

• BA in WGSS, Area Studies, Race & Ethnicity, Cultural Studies, or similar.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in publishing and/or academia.
• Areas: Operational and transactional experience within an academic or intellectual enterprise.
• Experience with budget management and communications via print, web and social media.
• Minimum two years working with undergraduates and faculty to support their learning, teaching, and/or research preferred.
• Knowledge of Editorial Content Management Systems, preferably ScholarOne; Google Suite; Microsoft Suite; Wordpress or similar; Canva; Mailchimp; Zoom/webinar platforms; social media platforms.
• Skills: Excellent time management and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Editorial Operations: Coordinate submissions, peer reviewer assignments, and publication processes to ensure high-quality output.
• Communication: Maintain flow of double-anonymized peer review, newsletters, social media, and campus communications.
• Administrative Support: Manage events, calendars, space use, and student worker supervision.

Skills

Editorial workflow

Communication

Planning & coordination

Time management

Education

BA in WGSS/Area Studies/Cultural Studies

Tools

ScholarOne CMS

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

WordPress

Canva

Mailchimp

Zoom/webinar platforms

Job description

Smith College in Northampton, MA seeks an Editorial Office Assistant for Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism. You will be the first point of contact for authors, reviewers and the press, supporting editorial operations with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities include coordinating submissions, peer reviewer assignments, copy-editing, proofreading and copyright agreements; webmaster duties for the Meridians site; and assisting with newsletters, events and social media outreach