Editor/Publisher

Arizona State University•AZ_Remote, AZ

1d•$29 - $33•Remote

About The Position

The School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) seeks a part-time Managing Editor for Fairer Disputations, the online journal of SCETL’s Mercy Otis Warren Initiative for Civic Life and Thought (MOWi). Under the direction of MOWi’s Director, the Managing Editor oversees the journal’s daily operations, manages submissions and editorial workflow, handles bookkeeping and the website, directs social media efforts, and curates and writes the weekly newsletter. The role advances the university’s public image and reputation through media engagement and outreach, including promoting the university’s stories, achievements, and expertise. The position is completed remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Political Theory, Philosophy, or a related field.
Experience with WordPress or other content management systems.
Experience in copyediting, proofreading, and publishing.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with journal editorial teams to track submissions and prepare essays for online publication.
Correspond with authors and reviewers to ensure timely submission of materials.
Review pitches submitted by authors.
Develop and maintain new publication outlets, including updating, revising, or creating mailing lists.
Solicit bids and maintain working relationships with outside vendors.
Oversee distribution of the publication.
Develop and produce web-based materials, including social media.
Manage the journal’s daily operations, submissions, and editorial workflow.
Handle bookkeeping and the journal website.
Direct social media efforts and curate and write the weekly newsletter.