Job Purpose:
The Editorial Coordinator provides administrative support for the commissioning submission and review of manuscripts for publication across a range of research and review journals in the Wolters Kluwer Health collection.
Responsibilities:
Primary:
- Acting as the go-between for our Editors reviewers and authors providing them with a high-quality service at all times - following up with their requests queries and needs in a timely manner.
- Commissioning content for journals and ensuring the efficient and timely publication of issues.
- Processing new and revised manuscript submissions ensuring content is correctly formatted in adherence with our house style.
- Maintaining accurate records for each journal keeping the Publisher and Managing Editor informed of any problems or potential delays to publication.
- Maintaining and expanding reviewer databases.
- Maintaining journal websites ensuring content is up-to-date and journal information kept current.
- Managing the coordination and processing of supplements.
- Ensuring copyright rules and procedures are adhered to.
- Processing/requesting payments for permissions section editors and reviewers in a timely manner.
- Compiling citation reports and other data as and when required.
Additional:
- Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with production editors - liaise with them to advise of potential scheduling problems should they arise.
- Undertaking specified tasks on behalf of the editorial department.
- Providing cover for colleagues if needed to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Experience:
This is an entry level position. Experience of working in publishing or a similar environment an advantage but not essential.
Personal Attributes:
- Computer literacy is essential: must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft office products Word Excel and PPT.
- The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues and customers at all levels in the organization.
- Strong organizational skills able to work under pressure work to tight deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy in your work throughout.
- Attention to detail is a must as is the desire to learn.
- Positive proactive can-do attitude - not easily flustered and able to adapt easily to change.
Required Education Level: Should be full time Graduate (Any stream)
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
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