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About the role
Nature Research is hiring for an Editorial Assistant! In this role you will manage the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance. You will support the standardisation of workflows, improve efficiencies, data collection, and will support authors, editors and reviewers.
As an Editorial Assistant, you will play an integral part in assisting the internal and external editorial teams with ensuring manuscripts are processed within suitable timeframes and with the overall smooth operation of our editorial process.
This administrative role offers a unique opportunity for career development, with potential growth through various levels of editorial administration and operational management. While this position does not involve writing or editing content, it provides invaluable insights into the scientific editorial and peer review processes
Role responsibilities
- Support authors, reviewers and editors with the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance
- Ensure journal requirements are met by performing quality checks and obtaining required forms.
- Manage the flow of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the manuscript tracking system (MTS); perform quality checks on manuscripts and ensure all required legal paperwork is collected and stored.
- Provide support for Authors, Reviewers and Editors; troubleshoot and assist with system issues and escalate to the relevant teams as required.
- Maintain correct information within the databases; update and merge person records within the MTS and ensure manuscript information is correct.
- Assist with editorial reports and other ad hoc tasks associated with the editorial workflow.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Prioritisation skills
- Organisation and multitasking skills
- Ability to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines efficiently
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team and independently when required
- Problem solving
- Experience using Microsoft Office and Google suites;
- Database management experience
- Ability to work proactively
Desirable
Educated to degree level or equivalent, desirable but not a requirement
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