Managing Editor

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for African Studies at The Ohio State University seeks a Managing Editor for Research in African Literatures, a leading peer-reviewed academic journal. This role is crucial for coordinating the editorial and production processes to ensure the publication of high-quality scholarly content. The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing four issues per year, which includes managing a total of 24 articles annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong editorial judgment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while collaborating with scholars and publishing partners

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of journal publication from manuscript submission through final production
• Serve as the primary liaison with authors throughout the evaluation and revision process
• Communicate and coordinate with the publisher, typesetters, and printers during production
• Advise on production planning and scheduling to ensure timely publication
• Review and edit news releases and journal communications
• Work closely with authors to produce high-quality, polished articles, including: Proofreading and copyediting
• Ensuring adherence to journal style and citation guidelines
• Verifying facts and accuracy of figures, dates, and references
• Standardizing content and improving clarity, coherence, and readability

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level