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| Title: | Associate Editor |
| Description: | The Associate Editor will support the publications department and the managing editor(s) of one or more of GSA’s publication projects with editorial, digital, clerical, production, project tracking, and any other work assigned. Specific duties vary based upon the current projects and publications.
• Assists in editorial and production process (e.g., preparing manuscripts using eXtyles software; pre-flighting figures, tables, and cover art; some copyediting and reviewing copyedited manuscripts; compiling supplemental material; sending manuscripts, figures, tables, and page proofs to authors; proofreading; inputting author corrections; quality checking online proofs); • High-level usage of eJournal Press online manuscript submission and peer-review system, including processing submissions, troubleshooting system, and providing technical support for authors, editors, and reviewers; • Corresponds with authors, reviewers, editors, contract copyeditors and proofreaders, production staff, and others; • Performs administrative duties such as maintaining drives, archiving, tracking and updating publication data (ranging from XML files to simple statistics), and preparing reports; • May act on behalf of a managing editor in their absence; • Other duties as assigned. |
| Requirements: | • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Communications, Publishing, or Science;
• 2 to 3 years editorial experience in a publishing environment. Experience with a scientific, academic, or scholarly publication preferred; • Experience following a house style guide and the Chicago Manual of Style required; • Professional experience in copyediting and proofreading. • Ability to communicate clearly and work amicably with staff members; scientist authors, reviewers, and editors; and online vendors; • Must have an excellent command of English and familiarity with or the ability to quickly learn scientific terminology; • Ability to do many tasks efficiently, balance and complete multiple priorities, and keep track of varying stages and deadlines for different publications; • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort with spreadsheets; • Highly proficient in the use of personal computers and applications, including database management, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Applications, Google Workspace (or similar), file sharing software, and virtual meeting software; comfortable with learning new software and systems; • Knowledge of manuscript submission and peer review systems (e.g., eJournal Press or Editorial Manager, etc.), eXtyles, and the print/electronic publication process preferred. |
| Company: | GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA |
| Location: | Boulder, Colorado, or Remote |
| How To Apply For This Job: | To apply for the Associate Editor position, please apply online and submit your cover letter and resume to: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=B9FDE4A836E37E974D3868591939F8CA. Your cover letter should include why this job appeals to you, a short summary of your relevant experience, whether you will be a local or fully remote candidate, and your salary requirements. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. |
| Date Posted: | 1/4/2023 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
