Managing Editor

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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing editorial team as it supports a world-class community of editors-in-chief, editorial board members, reviewers, and authors. We are seeking someone with excellent administrative and organizational skills to coordinate communications and provide support to academic editors, authors, peer reviewers, and editorial staff.

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. The Managing Editor is also responsible for the timely development and publication of theme issues and may lead special projects, such as the launch of new journals.

Scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

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.