Managing Editor

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JMIR Publications is a rapidly growing open access publisher of peer-reviewed STEM journals, with an emphasis on medicine, health, and technology titles. The ambitious vision of JMIR Publications is to lead the transformation to open science and to contribute to a world where people are empowered by health research and technology to make effective and informed decisions.

Job Summary

JMIR Publications is seeking a full-time Managing Editor to join our editorial team. We are interested in applicants who are enthusiastic, outgoing, and service-focused Master’s level graduates (preferably from a health-related, library science, or publishing program). Previous experience working for a peer-reviewed journal is strongly preferred.

Your Impact

Reporting to the Editorial Operations Manager and working in close collaboration with the editorial team, the Managing Editor oversees the day-to-day operations of a selection of journals within JMIR’s portfolio of 30+ titles. This role works cross-functionally with internal teams, including Editorial, Copyediting, Production, Marketing, and Product & Technology, as well as externally with Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board members to support the strategic growth and success of each journal.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees the peer-review process
• Manages email communications with authors and peer-reviewers.
• Ensures the peer-reviews adhere to JMIR policy and guidelines.
• Monitors manuscripts to ensure a timely peer-review process.
• Monitors manuscript progress and ensures that authors adhere to JMIR guidelines and acceptance criteria.
• Manages author initiated withdrawals and other author concerns during the peer-review process.

Editor support Editorial Board management

Editor onboarding and training

Journal strategy and key performance indicators

Qualifications

Education :

Experience

Technical Skills

Additional Desirable Skills

Competencies

What We Offer

Application Process

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents as PDF files :

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the subsequent steps in our recruitment process. This process includes a phone interview with HR, and two video interviews with the hiring team.

We wish to thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants whose skills and experience most closely match our requirements will be contacted by a member of our team.

JMIR Publications is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and maintaining a learning and working environment that is welcoming to all.

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