Editorial Section Manager (Cell Press Heliyon - Social Science)

About the Role

We are seeking an Editorial Section Manager for Heliyon, an all-science, open access, Cell Press journal. This is an exciting opportunity for university graduates to start their career in scientific publishing. Reporting to an Editorial Team Leader, the Editorial Section Manager will be part of our editorial support teams in China/United Kingdom with the primary responsibility of coordinating the flow of new and revised manuscripts from submission through publication. Scientific literacy in the social sciences is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Guide manuscripts through an online database from initial submission to final editorial decision.
• Perform technical and administrative checks on manuscripts for compliance with the journal’s standard after submission, revision and in preparation for acceptance.
• Monitor the peer review process with a goal of obtaining timely feedback from editors and reviewers.
• Manage high volume of internal and external e-mail correspondence, providing exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and both internal and external team members.
• Collaborate with our international scientific editors.

Requirements

• Have a degree (or equivalent) in the social sciences.
• Possess an enthusiastic attitude, great analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Be able to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to prioritize individually.
• Have great interpersonal skills within an international team.
• Be able to work equally well collaboratively or individually without continuous supervision in an ever-changing environment.
• Be PC proficient with expertise in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel).