The Editorial Assistant is part of a team responsible for the daily tasks of communicating with authors and managing the editorial review of scientific manuscripts at Cancer Research in coordination with the journal editors.
Via a web-based submission and peer review system, handles the editorial review process of select manuscript submissions by quality checking manuscripts, contacting editors and reviewers, handling review scheduling, and providing prompt follow-up with reviewers and/or editors on overdue manuscript reviews.
Responds to author queries and assists with the manuscript submission process as needed.
Drafts correspondence to editors and reviewers regarding overdue tasks or assignments.
Handles incoming and outgoing correspondence and telephone calls related to manuscripts they are handling.
Keeps Managing Editor apprised of manuscripts’ status; alerts Managing Editor of any problems with or potential delays in manuscript flow.
Prepares accepted manuscripts for publication by ensuring that all necessary elements are present and that manuscripts conform to journal style.
Updates reviewer/author databases as needed.
Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Education and Training
Bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency with MS Office suite of programs.
Preferred Qualifications And Experience
Ability to interact effectively with external editors, authors, and reviewers, as well as with internal colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
Good customer service skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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