[Hiring] Editorial Assistant @Wiley

Role Description

The Editorial Assistant is an entry-level position responsible for executing the daily tasks of the journal(s) and/or project(s) assigned to them in accordance with client expectations. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the editorial process, ensuring timely and high-quality support for editors, authors, and other stakeholders.

• Provide support to the Managing Editor, Senior Managing Editor, and/or Client Manager through manuscript processing tasks, email-based tasks, or special projects.
• Check in new papers submitted to assigned journals and verify formatting requirements.
• Act as a liaison between journal editors and authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of the peer review process—from submission to acceptance—and utilize the submission system to perform manuscript processing.
• Understand how assigned duties relate to others in the department and how the department integrates within the division and business unit.
• Assist in training colleagues on assigned projects (no supervisory responsibilities).
• Follow established guidelines for communication and demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to assigned tasks.
• Contribute to the team by providing high-quality customer service and meeting productivity goals and deadlines.
• Assist with projects as directed by members of Editorial and Peer Review Services.
• Communicate proactively and escalate issues appropriately with colleagues and managers.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and courtesy when working with colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

• Can communicate in English, both written and verbal, to a professional standard.
• Can utilize strong time management skills to manage a number of varied tasks and timelines effectively.
• Have strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Prioritizes customer service through problem solving, knowledgeable support, and professional and helpful communication at all times.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a time-driven, deadline-based environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable with viewing articles describing or picturing graphic scientific content as part of our editorial work.

Benefits

• Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.
• A robust body of employee programming facilitating a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.
• Commitment to fair, transparent pay and competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range

33,300.00 USD to 44,500.00 USD