Editorial Coordinator: Radiology

Radiological Society of North America • Oak Brook, IL

30d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented professional responsible for serving as the primary liaison for authors, reviewers, and editorial board members of Radiology, ensuring all queries are answered and supporting the editorial process. The Editorial Coordinator: Radiology will coordinate weekly editorial meetings and scientific editing assignments, track submissions, and facilitate peer review processes.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Comfort in learning new software.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Scholar One manuscripts or Editorial Manager a plus.
• Experience in scholarly publishing welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main point of contact for authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for Radiology, monitoring journal email account and phone, answering and redirecting queries.
• Prepare agendas, meeting attendance polls, and manuscripts for the weekly meetings with Editor and Deputy Editors. Send all files and materials out on a regular and timely schedule each week. Attend meetings to take notes and facilitate the decision process. Send meeting follow-up to attendees and staff.
• Under the direction of the Editor, invite authors to submit editorials and reviews. Track submissions and communicate schedule changes to Managing Editor. Follow up with authors who do not submit by deadlines.
• Process submitted Letters to the Editor. Work with Editor to invite rebuttal letters from authors and track submissions.
• Check manuscripts for accurate completion of all required forms prior to manuscript decision. Send reminders to authors when forms are not received.
• Assist editor with preparing reports for meetings and yearly Margulis award.
• Provide backup manuscript processing of new submissions as needed.
• Work in on-site Editorial Office in an administrative capacity during RSNA Annual Meetings (in Chicago), assisting Editor, Editorial Board members, and other attendees as necessary.
• Work on other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed