EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Location: Remote candidates will be considered with occasional travel to the office.
Salary: $42,000
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) is looking for an energetic Editorial Assistant to join our Team. This entry level position is for individuals seeking to gain in-depth experience in the publishing industry as a valuable member of an editorial team.
Summary Supports the JBJS publishing portfolio by processing manuscripts from acceptance to publication using a manuscript management system and by preparing accepted manuscripts for production.
Responsible for supporting authors, reviewers and editors throughout the publication process and is expected to interact professionally and effectively with them to provide technical assistance.
Essential Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Process and track manuscripts from acceptance through publication in accordance with established protocols and turnaround time guidelines
• Respond to author, editor, and reviewer queries in a timely and diplomatic manner, providing technical advice with the manuscript tracking system and associated software programs as needed
• Perform light production and editing tasks on accepted articles, including assembling files, preparing manuscripts for copyediting, fact/number-checking, proofreading, and sending/receiving manuscript proofs
• Work closely with other departments and vendors to implement and track special manuscripts, issues, supporting content, and projects to completion
• Assistance with data entry, and other clerical/administrative support as needed Qualifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an English, Publishing, or related field
• One plus years of experience in an editorial assistant or administrative role
• Extremely comfortable with using the Internet and web-based programs
• Superior organizational, attention to detail, and task management skills
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively, and juggle the needs of many different people diplomatically and efficiently
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel) and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrated proficiency at problem solving, communication, applying technology
Visit us @ The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) has been the most valued source of information for orthopaedic surgeons and researchers for over 125 years and is the gold standard in peer-reviewed scientific information in the field. A core journal and essential reading for general as well as specialist orthopaedic surgeons worldwide, JBJS publishes evidence-based research to enhance the quality of care for orthopaedic patients. Standards of excellence and high quality are maintained in everything we do, from the science of the content published to the customer service we provide. JBJS is an independent, non-profit journal. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT JBJS complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
We offer a competitive pay rate, excellent employee benefits and a great working environment. For consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter to bsantagati@jbjs.org.
