Assistant Editor - Animals
About The Position
To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for recent graduates who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. This is a full-time, in-office, entry level, and permanent position based in our Toronto office. As an Assistant Editor, you will support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise; organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions; handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process; collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team; and ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals is required.
- A Master's degree in a relevant field, including: Animal Biosciences, Wildlife Biology, Animal and Poultry Science, Veterinary Science, Animal Nutrition
- 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
Nice To Haves
- A PhD in any of the above fields is an asset.
- Professional experience with scholarship publishing is an asset.
- Experience in creating presentations and writing is an asset.
- A familiarity with the academic editorial process is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Support the editorial process for academic research journals in your domain of expertise
- Organize the peer review process for submitted manuscripts and coordinate editorial decisions
- Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process
- Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team
- Ensure that scholarly articles are accurately edited and published according to tight deadlines with a high degree of consistency
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
