Peer Review Associate

📋 Description

• Coordinate manuscript workflows from initial submission through acceptance and preparation for
• Review submitted manuscripts against guidelines to ensure readiness for peer review.
• Manage manuscript workflows in tracking systems, monitor progress and ensure timely movement
• Invite, assign, and support peer reviewers; follow up with authors, editors, and reviewers on
• Monitor status, identify bottlenecks, and resolve or escalate issues affecting turnaround times.
• Ensure acceptance manuscripts have all required documentation and files (author info, editable

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Publishing, Communications, or related
• Experience in scholarly publishing, journal operations, content management, editorial support, or
• Familiarity with manuscript management platforms such as Sage Track, ScholarOne, Editorial Manager
• Knowledge of academic publishing standards and citation styles (APA, Chicago, ASA, AMA, CSE)
• Strong written and verbal communication; high attention to detail and accuracy, quality, and
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities; able to manage multiple journals

🎁 Benefits

• Full-time employment: Mid-level position offering stability and growth in academic publishing
• Professional development: Gain experience across scholarly publishing, peer review, editorial
• Cross-functional exposure: Collaborate with authors, reviewers, editors, production teams, and
• Meaningful work: Contribute to processes that move research toward published scholarship.
• Process improvement opportunities: Participate in initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and
• Inclusive environment: Value diverse perspectives, collaboration, flexibility, and autonomy.