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Editorial Assistant

Employer
American Astronomical Society
Location
Washington DC, USA
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
30 Dec 2022

Job Details

Who we are:

The American Astronomical Society (AAS), established in 1899, is a major international organization of professional astronomers, astronomy educators, and amateur astronomers. Its membership of approximately 8,000 also includes physicists, geologists, engineers, and others whose interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences.  We publish the leading research journals in astronomy, astrophysics, helio-physics, and planetary sciences.

The Job:  

We are seeking an Editorial Assistant to join the AAS Publishing Team.  This Editorial Assistant will assist with the peer review for our prestigious and leading scientific journals.  This is a fully remote position with an outstanding compensation and benefits package!  You will join a collegial and collaborative team dedicated to the finest possible customer service for scientific authors submitting their journal articles to AAS publications.  

You will be working to support and learn from the editorial team of AAS Editor-in-Chief, Lead Editors, Scientific Editors, and Data Editors (who all work remotely too).  This is a fun, fast-paced, collaborative work team - and yet you work independently to ensure that your work is completed on-time and with a strong eye for detail.   


A Typical Week May Look Like This:

  • Assists the Editorial team with general AAS article submission requirements, editorial procedures and policy, and peer review deadlines;
  • Assists Editorial Operations Manager in monitoring general workflow of article submissions (paying attention to time zones - as your colleagues are also working remotely "all over the place"); 
  • Assists authors and referees with questions about submission requirements, metadata capture, and file integrity;
  • Communicates with authors submitting articles for publication, both on an expedited and standard basis;
  • Develops new configuration or enhancements for the web-based peer review system and in evaluating peer review software and tools, in collaboration with the Editorial Operations Manager;  
  • Employs an eye for detail and accuracy - and work in a multi-tasking environment to meet publication deadlines.  

Is this you?:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is required (degrees in journalism, liberal arts, or sciences are welcome);
  • Experience working in an editorial or journalism setting;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills to work with the editorial team to manage the article submission process;
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook);
  • Intermediate experience with Adobe Acrobat is helpful and preferred (You will work A LOT with this program while converting manuscripts to an editable form);
  • Comfortable working with colleagues on Zoom (all day, every day)!;
  • Demonstrated ability to acquire skills necessary to manage a variety of tasks related to learning computer programs, journal manuscript submissions, review, and publication required.

This is Us:

The American Astronomical Society strives to enhance and share humanity’s scientific understanding of the universe as a diverse and inclusive astronomical community, which it achieves through publishing, meetings, science advocacy, education and outreach, and training and professional development.  We are guided by our CORE VALUES of:

  • Curiosity: We conduct research driven by our curiosity about the Universe;
  • Integrity: We act with integrity, ethical behavior, and transparency as we perform our investigations and share our results;
  • Inclusivity: We use fair and accessible practices to create a diverse and welcoming scientific community;
  • Empowerment: We mentor and support our early career members, using our resources to create a positive environment for them and for our astronomical community;
  • Sustainability: We accomplish our work using environmentally sensitive actions rooted in scientific understanding.

The AAS actively seeks diverse candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

The AAS recognizes that candidates with non-traditional career paths, or individuals who are at earlier stages of their careers may have demonstrated experience in different ways. The AAS encourages applications from such individuals.  We welcome you to apply today!

Company

The AAS was established in 1899 and is based in Washington, DC. Our membership of about 8,200 individuals also includes physicists, mathematicians, geologists, engineers, and others whose research and educational interests lie within the broad spectrum of subjects now comprising the astronomical sciences.

Company info
Location
1667 K St NW
Washington DC
DC
20006
US

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