Editorial Services Assistant

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential academic publishing organization seeking an Editorial Services Assistant to join their remote team. Our client maintains a global portfolio of scholarly journals and requires dedicated support for their editorial operations across US and UK markets.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for detail-oriented professionals who excel at data management, reporting, and analytical work in support of editorial and publishing activities. You'll work collaboratively with international stakeholders while maintaining critical databases and delivering insights that drive informed decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update editorial data repositories, databases, and data cubes on a weekly basis
• Generate, validate, and distribute reports associated with editorial and publishing operations
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports including peer review analytics, submissions tracking, author surveys, and impact factor analyses
• Support data mining and analysis projects requiring extensive historical data collection and validation
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of editorial data across multiple systems
• Validate information from internal and external stakeholders before updating systems
• Identify discrepancies, resolve data issues, and recommend process improvements
• Respond to queries from colleagues and external partners professionally and within agreed timelines
• Collaborate with teams across multiple time zones in the US and UK
• Escalate operational issues and risks appropriately while providing regular progress updates
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Communications, Data Management, Analytics, or related field
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data interpretation capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate effectively with global stakeholders across multiple time zones
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and technologies

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical aptitude
• Effective stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Customer-focused approach to internal and external communications
• Strong time-management capabilities in fast-paced environments
• Accuracy and precision when performing repetitive data tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs consistently

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to assess your qualifications and fit for this role. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the hiring organization directly, as all applications must be processed through our talent team to be considered.

We manage the entire recruitment process professionally and confidentially, keeping you informed at every stage.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

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