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Wiley · 3 weeks ago

Editorial Assistant 1

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, and they are seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the editorial process of assigned journals and projects. The role involves executing daily tasks, providing support to editors and authors, and ensuring high-quality service and communication throughout the editorial process.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Managing Editor, Senior Managing Editor, and/or Client Manager through manuscript processing tasks, email-based tasks, or special projects
Check in new papers submitted to assigned journals and verify formatting requirements
Act as a liaison between journal editors and authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders
Apply knowledge of the peer review process—from submission to acceptance—and utilize the submission system to perform manuscript processing
Understand how assigned duties relate to others in the department and how the department integrates within the division and business unit
Assist in training colleagues on assigned projects (no supervisory responsibilities)
Follow established guidelines for communication and demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to assigned tasks
Contribute to the team by providing high-quality customer service and meeting productivity goals and deadlines
Assist with projects as directed by members of Editorial and Peer Review Services
Communicate proactively and escalate issues appropriately with colleagues and managers
Uphold high standards of professionalism and courtesy when working with colleagues and clients

Qualification

English communicationTime managementCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsCustomer serviceProfessional communicationBachelor's degreeProblem solving

Required

Can communicate in English, both written and verbal, to a professional standard
Can utilize strong time management skills to manage a number of varied tasks and timelines effectively
Have strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Prioritizes customer service through problem solving, knowledgeable support, and professional and helpful communication at all times
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a time-driven, deadline-based environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Comfortable with viewing articles describing or picturing graphic scientific content as part of our editorial work

Benefits

Meeting-free Friday afternoons
Professional development
A robust body of employee programing
Opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow

Company

We transform knowledge into accessible and actionable intelligence for today's challenges and tomorrow's possibilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Danish Khan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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Aref Matin
EVP & CTO
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