Remote Editorial Assistant for Science Publishing

Annual Reviews Inc; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance eligibility

Retirement plan eligibility

Sick time accrual

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Annual Reviews Inc is seeking a Temporary Editorial Assistant for Knowable Magazine (remote). You will support digital production, editorial tasks and donor relations, coordinating with freelancers and editors to ensure timely publication and accurate communications.

Strong proofreading, organization, and writing skills are essential. Responsibilities include CMS publishing, newsletter production, light proofreading, copy coordination, and fact-checking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or a science-related field with substantial coursework or experience in communications.
• 1–2 years of experience in a digital media, publishing, or nonprofit environment.
• Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms and Mailchimp; willingness to learn Bloomerang and Qgiv; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Airtable.
• Exceptional written communication skills with a sharp eye for typos and formatting errors. Some familiarity with the AP Stylebook preferred.
• Ability to handle repetitive administrative tasks alongside time-sensitive editorial deadlines.
• Interest in science communication and nonprofit journalism.

Responsibilities

• Digital Production & Content Support: Publish articles, images, and pages in CMS; coordinate with IT resources and vendors.
• Newsletter Production: Assemble, test, and schedule weekly emails using Mailchimp.
• Editorial Production: Light proofreading and layout checks; add backlinks and production docs.
• Copy Coordination: Schedule with part-time researchers, editors to meet publication deadlines.
• Fact-Checking: Do light checks on names, dates and sources as needed.
• Development & Funder Relations: Support fundraising emails and donor databases.
• Donor Coordination: Track donations and communications.
• Funder Correspondence: Manage workflows with funders and partners.
• Donor Stewardship: Draft and send thank-you notes.

Skills

WordPress

Mailchimp

Airtable

MS Office

AP Style

Editing/writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or related field

Tools

Bloomerang

Qgiv

Job description

Annual Reviews Inc is seeking a Temporary Editorial Assistant for Knowable Magazine (remote). You will support digital production, editorial tasks and donor relations, coordinating with freelancers and editors to ensure timely publication and accurate communications.

Strong proofreading, organization, and writing skills are essential. Responsibilities include CMS publishing, newsletter production, light proofreading, copy coordination, and fact-checking.