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Assistant Editor – European Journal of Communication





The European Journal of Communication (EJC) is a leading international 
refereed journal in the field of communications and media. It is in its 
twenty-ninth year, and is one of the senior journals in its field. The 
EJC is published (now six issues per year) by Sage. It has three 
co-editors, one of whom (Prof. Peter Golding) is based in the UK, as are 
the book reviews editors. Further information about the journal may be 
found at http://ejc.sagepub.com/.



The current assistant editor is no longer able to continue with the 
work, and we are now seeking a replacement. This is a part-time and 
flexible position which offers an important opportunity, possibly for a 
young academic or postgraduate student who wishes to get experience of 
academic journals and take advantage of the networking opportunities the 
position brings, or for someone who wishes to develop their editorial or 
publishing skills and knowledge. Knowledge of the academic field is an 
advantage, but not essential. You will need to be proficient in English, 
have good administrative and IT skills (though not at a particularly 
high technical level), ready internet access (whether you work from home 
or not) and be resourceful and self-managing. Experience of similar 
work, including currently, would be an advantage. The work is uneven in 
flow, but over an average month requires up to 30 hours. The current fee 
is £862 per quarter (under review). You will be provided with a 
computer, and necessary expenses are all met (plus support for 
attendance at one international conference or equivalent p.a.).



The main duties include:



1. Managing submissions, editing, refereeing, and revision using the 
online submission system ‘Sagetrack’. This is a system created by the 
publisher. Your role is to ensure both editors and authors use it 
properly, and to use it in relation to authors, referees and editors to 
ensure the timely processing of manuscripts. (Training on Sagetrack will 
be provided, although the system is fairly intuitive).
2. Supporting the editors in their roles as needs arise.
3. Maintaining links with the publishers (Sage) to ensure the delivery 
of manuscripts ready for publication, checking proofs, and dealing with 
any ensuing enquiries.
4. Sub-editing accepted manuscripts to ensure they are up to appropriate 
standard for publication in a leading academic journal – many authors 
are using English as a second language.
5. Forwarding book reviews (once in print) to both publishers and reviewers.



For informal general queries contact the present incumbent Maryanne 
Heafey, (at (ejc /at/ lboro.ac.uk)) or Prof. Peter Golding 
((peter.golding /at/ northumbria.ac.uk)).



There is no application form. Applicants should submit a letter of 
application setting out their experience and reasons for applying, and 
with a brief c.v., to Prof. Peter Golding at the following address:

Prof. P. Golding

Pro Vice-Chancellor,

Northumbria University,

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 8ST









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Prof. Peter Golding

Pro Vice-Chancellor,

Northumbria University,

Ellison Building,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE1 8ST



Tel: 00-44-191-2437400

P/A: (gillian.howie /at/ northumbria.ac.uk)

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