Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant Apply remote type Hybrid locations Amman, JOR time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R2601028 Job Description: We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role

The Editorial Assistant is an entry-level position responsible for executing the daily tasks of the journal(s) and/or project(s) assigned to them in accordance with client expectations. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the editorial process, ensuring timely and high-quality support for editors, authors, and other stakeholders.

How you will make an impact: Provides support to the Managing Editor, Senior Managing Editor, and/or Client Manager through manuscript processing tasks, email-based tasks, or special projects. Requires an understanding of the overall peer review process from submission to acceptance and knowledge of a submission system to perform basic manuscript processing. Understands how assigned duties relate to others in their department and how their department integrates within their division and business unit. Has no supervisory responsibilities but may assist in training other colleagues on their assigned projects. Follows established guidelines for communication and demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to their assigned tasks. Impacts own team by providing high-quality customer service and meeting established productivity goals and deadlines. May assist with projects as directed by the other members of the Editorial Division. Communicates proactively and escalates properly with colleagues and managers on a regular basis. Upholds high standards of professionalism and courtesy when working with colleagues and clients. We are looking for people who: Can communicate in English, both written and verbal, to a professional standard. Can utilise strong time management skills to manage a number of varied tasks and timelines effectively. Have strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Prioritises customer service through problem-solving, knowledgeable support, and professional and helpful communication at all times. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks within a time-driven, deadline-based environment. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches eve