Editorial Assistant at Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd.

Mumbai, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manuscript Review, Academic Publishing, Quality Control, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Manuscript Tracking Systems, Formatting, Ethical Publication Standards, Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Description We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to review academic manuscripts submitted to a prestigious journal. The role involves performing a comprehensive set of checks to ensure compliance with journal requirements, adherence to publication standards, and overall quality before the peer-review or publication stage. Job Responsibilities Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Verify manuscript title accuracy and ensure consistency with journal guidelines. Cross-check author names, affiliations, and conflict of interest (COI) statements for completeness and accuracy. Review abstracts and manuscript structure to ensure they adhere to formatting and submission requirements. Validate references for proper formatting, relevance, and completeness. Ensure ethical guidelines are met, including plagiarism and data integrity checks. Check the accuracy and formatting of figures, tables, and supplementary materials. Collaborate with editorial teams to resolve inconsistencies or missing information. Document and report quality issues found during the review process. Qualifications and Prerequisites Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Psychology). Strong understanding of manuscript formatting and journal submission guidelines. Familiarity with ethical publication standards and best practices. High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience using manuscript submission and tracking systems. Experience in academic publishing, journal editorial processes, or manuscript quality control. Benefits of this Role Opportunity to work with a prestigious publisher. Opportunity to contribute to high-quality academic publishing. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Exposure to cutting-edge research across various disciplines. Application Process If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in academic publishing and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply! If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on phone or email with further details. About CACTUS CACTUS is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Learn more: https://cactusglobal.com Awards and Recognition Employers of the Future, 2024 Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024 ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024 Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023 Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023 Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023 India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022 Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022 HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2022

Responsibilities

The role involves reviewing academic manuscripts to ensure compliance with journal guidelines, formatting standards, and ethical requirements. The assistant will validate references, check figures and tables, and collaborate with editorial teams to resolve inconsistencies.