Editorial Associate

Key points

 • Provide excellent customer service to all external and internal journal stakeholders (e.g., editors, authors, publishers, colleagues)

 • Perform quality checks on new and revised manuscript submissions following checklists and journal policy guidelines

 • Follow precise set of workflow protocols and ensure all manuscript requirements are met

 • Facilitate manuscript peer review through outreach to editors and reviewers as directed

 • Use KGL’s cloud-based technology as a communication and productivity tool

 • Proofread and send decision letters and other correspondence to authors, editors, and reviewers

 • Complete all assigned tasks during scheduled hours and meet productivity expectations 

• Be a proficient user of the manuscript management system 

• Provide editor, reviewer, and author technical support related to submission requirements and the submission system 

• Provide assistance to newer staff who may shadow experienced colleagues

 • Utilize KGL’s cloud-based technology as a communication and productivity tool

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in subjects like Sociology, Political Science, History, Anthropology, Psychology or any other Social Science subjects.

• A minimum of 0 -1 year working in the editorial office of a scholarly journal or have transferrable experience

 • Proficient use of standard office technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, teleconferencing, and G-Suite) 

• Experience with one or more manuscript management system a plus (e.g., Editorial Manager, ScholarOne Manuscripts, eJournal Press) is an advantage

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• High Integrity, working standards, self starters