Editorial Section Manager ( Social Science)

Do you want to start a career in publishing?

Do you enjoy building trusted stakeholder relationships?

About our Team

We are seeking Editorial Section Managers for Heliyon, an all-science, open access, Cell Press journal. This is an exciting opportunity for university graduates to start their career in scientific publishing. You will be joining a truly global, friendly and intelligent team offering you huge growth opportunities.

About the Role

You will be part of our editorial support teams managing one or more of our scientific sections. This requires frequent and consistent contact with scientific editors, authors, and editorial referees. Scientific literacy in the TOPIC sciences is required for the role of the Editorial Section Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth operation of sections within the journal through collaboration with our international scientific editors.

• Continuously develop the editorial teams of the journal and ensure trusted relationships with the scientific editors of Heliyon.

• Manage high volume of internal and external e-mail correspondence, providing exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and staff.

• Guide manuscripts through an online database from initial submission through to final editorial decision.

• Perform technical and administrative checks on manuscripts for compliance with the journal’s standard after submission, revision and in preparation for acceptance.

• Monitor the peer review process with a goal of obtaining timely feedback from editors and reviewers.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the business on projects to improve Heliyon.

Requirements

• Have a scientific background in social science.

• Have a talent for exceptional communication in written and spoken English, and a focus on hospitality.

• Possess an enthusiastic attitude, great analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to detail.

• Be able to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to prioritize individually.

• Have great interpersonal skill within an international team.

• Be able to work equally well collaboratively or individually without continuous supervision in an ever-changing environment

• Be PC proficient with expertise in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel).

  Work in a way that works for you

  We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

  · Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

  Working with us

  We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

  Working for you

  At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  · Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)

  · Group Life insurance/accident policy

  · Generous long-service awards

  · New Baby gift

  · Subsidised food provided (applies to India- Chennai)

  · Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave

  · Free Transport provided to and from the office (applies to India-Chennai)

  About Us

  A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

  Join Us

  Purposeful Work When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve. Growing Every Day Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development. Colleagues Who Care You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.Together, we create possibilities.

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