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[ecrea] Fwd: EJC assistant editor

Fri Jun 27 17:10:21 GMT 2014




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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