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KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. (KGL) is the industry leader in transformative publishing solutions. A division of CJK Group, Inc., KGL provides specialized content services and innovative technology solutions that drive revenue growth, streamline operations, and ensure editorial excellence. We serve the journal, educational publishing, and elearning markets from content creation through delivery of print and digital products.
We are currently hiring for the following open positions. In many cases, remote candidates will be considered (as noted in job description).
Assistant Managing Editor (US)
Location: Remote – US
Flexible, Part-time, Full-time
$16 – $29 per hour
KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. is a worldwide leader and provider of content management and editorial services to many of the world’s largest and most impactful scholarly societies and publishers. We are currently seeking assistant managing editors – independent contractors – to support several journal programs.
Responsibilities may include:
- Provide excellent customer service to all external and internal journal stakeholders (e.g., editors, authors, publishers, colleagues)
- Handle journal inbox
- Manage COI, Convey
- Prepare issue line-ups (compilation)
- Cover image selection and coordination
- Proof Issues, handle author corrections
- QC online issues
- Manage special issues/supplements
- Handle internal escalations from Hybrid Editorial Associates
- Implement manuscript system changes
- CME prep management
- Run system reports
- Administer social media
- Perform other duties as agreed
Skills and abilities required:
- A minimum of 2 years of scholarly journal peer review experience
- Knowledge of scholarly peer review processes
- Close attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with one or more manuscript management systems (e.g., Editorial Manager, ScholarOne Manuscripts, eJournal Press)
- Proficiency with standard office technology (e.g., Microsoft Office, teleconferencing)
To apply, candidates should:
Submit their resume and cover letter to: humanresources.kwf@kwglobal.com
KGL is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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