[Commlist] Editorial Opportunities with Screenworks, the peer-reviewed journal of screen media practice research

Screenworks, the peer-reviewed online journal of screen media practice 
research, seeks two new Associate Editors to join our international 
team. These exciting posts would be ideal for early career researchers 
in the field of media practice, as well as more established academics 
that are interested in developing editorial skills and an understanding 
of publishing processes.

As an Associate Editor you will work with our existing team to oversee 
review processes from submission to publication and help to manage an 
increasing interest in the journal. You will ideally have some 
experience with peer review, but we can also mentor postgraduate and 
early career researchers who are keen to learn.
You will be responsible for the smooth-running of the journal's 
editorial process, including: attending quarterly editorial meetings 
(online as needed); scheduling meetings with the team; taking minutes at 
meetings; maintaining our editorial back-end and liaising with the 
Screenworks team, contributors and reviewers.

You will also be responsible for maintaining publication workflow, 
including proofing webpages, making corrections and formatting. You will 
also help manage our online presence and develop our audiences on 
Facebook, Twitter, Jiscmail and other relevant platforms. This may also 
include content management and upgrading / maintaining of the website. 
You will ideally be highly media literate, engaged with the milieu of 
practice-research and active on social media in your own right.

Essential:
Film / screen practitioner with an understanding of practice (as) research.
Good knowledge of film and television scholarship and related academic 
networks.
Excellent proof-reading / editorial skills.
Experience with Web-editing, Google Drive, Doodle Poll, Zoom. Ability to 
create and manage deadlines and liaise with multiple parties efficiently.

Desirable:
Video editing skills and knowledge of both Vimeo and YouTube.
Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, 
and social media scheduling software such as Tweetdeck and Crowdfire. 
(n.b. We are reviewing our social media strategy so it would be great to 
have your thoughts on this in your expression of interest)
Experience organising article metadata and creating DOIs through CrossRef.
Connections or networks in the Global South as we’re hoping to expand 
our reach.
Photoshop skills are also welcome.


HOW TO APPLY
We invite applications via email with a short 500 word expression of 
interest outlining your suitability for the role, your relevant 
experience and your connection to practice-research. Please include 
links to your online research profile or social media presence as 
appropriate. We’re keen to bring new and diverse voices to the team so 
particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and global 
majority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented.


Please email: (Admin /at/ Screenworks.org.uk) with “Editorial Opportunities” in 
the subject.
Deadline: 15 March 2025

You will be joining the Screenworks editorial team:
Editor in Chief Charlotte Crofts (UWE, Bristol); Alex Nevill (University 
of Edinburgh);
Shweta Ghosh (Reading);
Catherine Gough-Brady (Edith Cowan University);
Matthew Hawkins (London South Bank University);
Estrella Sendra Fernandez (Kings College London).
Like all of the editorial team, these are unpaid roles.

Screenworks is supported by Screen Research at UWE and the Digital 
Cultures Research Centre at the University of the West of England, UWE 
Bristol.
 www.screenworks.org.uk
www.x.com/screenworksorg www.facebook.com/screenworksorg

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