Assistant Editor
$54,000–$60,000 year
On-site · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Assist editorial process for academic journals, coordinate peer-review and editorial decisions, handle email communications among editors, authors, and reviewers, and collaborate with editorial and production teams to ensure scholarly articles are edited and published accurately and on tight deadlines. You will receive full training in editorial work, work closely with Managing Editors, and be assigned to journals related to your field of study. No previous editorial experience is required; familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals is required
- Excellent written and spoken English language skills
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment
- Detail-oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Very good communication and coordination skills
- Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset
- Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset
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