About this role
Our client within the Publishing industry is seeking a Junior Scholarly Journals Editorial Coordinator to join their team. The Editorial Coordinator supports editorial workflows for scholarly peer-reviewed journals. The Editorial Coordinator carefully and consistently follows established protocols to check manuscripts for adherence to journal policy and peer review requirements, as well as technical requirements for publication. Editorial Coordinators will be in a role where careful attention to detail and clear communications are critical. Daily task work is largely performed via client manuscript management system queues and through following journal workflow protocols online. Requirements: 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. Utilise 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. Requirements: Strong interest in the publishing industry. A relevant diploma or degree. Strong organisational skills. Experience with one or more manuscript management system a plus. Customer Service experience. Strong communication skills - both written and verbal. Excellent English (read, write, understand, and speak) language skills are a requirement. Excellent MS Office skills (especially in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook). Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong time-management and project management skills. Able to work well under pressure in an open-plan environment. Able to work independently and as part of a team. To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to [email protected] Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. By applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request our POPI Act Policy.