Assistant Editor at Wiley

Oxford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

33567.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PhD, Communication, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Collaboration, Peer-Review Process, Manuscript Handling, Diplomacy, Flexibility, Passion for Science

Industry

Book and Periodical Publishing

Description

Job Description: Assistant Editor Location: Oxford, GBR Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns. About the Role: Interested in starting a career in research publishing? Wiley's Comprehensive Editorial Evaluation Team (CEET), responsible for managing the peer-review process and decision-making for a portfolio of >120 in-house journals across physical, life, and health sciences, including renowned journals such as Advanced Science, Advanced Materials, and other Advanced journals, Angewandte Chemie, Chemistry Europe titles, and Small, is expanding and therefore looking for an additional Assistant Editor. How you will make an impact: Be responsible for the organization of the peer-review process and editorial decision-making from submission until acceptance for publication and export to production - evaluation and triage of submitted manuscripts, reviewer selection, assessment of reviewer reports and revised submissions, and final decision (acceptance or referral and transfer to relevant sister journals). Be an active member of a global editorial team and collaborate with other international colleagues daily. Have many (online) interactions with our authors and reviewers, researchers from all over the world. Be involved in strategically acquiring new content for our journals – for instance, commissioning invited articles and planning special issues or series. Contribute to (cross-functional/departmental) workflow optimization project workgroups. Altogether, gain on-the-job experience in many different aspects of scholarly publishing. We are looking for people who have: A PhD degree in the fields of photonics or optical materials, along with additional postdoctoral experience, could be beneficial. Have a passion for science and its communication, and are prepared to broaden their knowledge by working across a spectrum of research areas. Are self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible, have outstanding organizational, time management, and communication skills, and have excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal). Can collaborate efficiently and effectively on multiple products with many different colleagues in teams across various global office locations. A basic knowledge of the peer-review process (e.g., as author or reviewer) and previous experience with a manuscript handling system (e.g., Editorial Manager or Scholar One) would be advantageous. About Wiley: Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities. With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance. We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered. Salary Range: 24,500 GBP to 33,567 GBP #LI-JG2 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. We're a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and growth. Our success is built on the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members, who work together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. Applicants who have any questions about the job application process may contact Talent Acquisition Support for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Editor will organize the peer-review process and editorial decision-making from submission to acceptance for publication. They will also collaborate with a global editorial team and interact with authors and reviewers.