Assistant Editor

Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

The Ecological Society of America is seeking a full-time Assistant Editor to help produce Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, a high-ranking monthly journal focusing on ecological and environmental science. Duties include: copyediting and proofreading scientific manuscripts, managing the online peer-review system, writing copy and occasional short news stories, conducting cover photo searches, designing covers and in-house advertisements, and running the Frontiers Twitter account. A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant life science (ecology, environmental science, or conservation biology preferred) is a must, as is 2–3 years’ editorial experience. Design and image editing experience (using Photoshop and InDesign, or similar) a major advantage. Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits (including 100% employer-paid health insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; 10% employer match to retirement plan after first 6 months). Possibility of either working in-house at DC headquarters or remote teleworking for the right candidate (US-based applicants only). Salary range: $45,000–$55,000

Email cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr Sue Silver, at suesilver@esa.org – Put “Assistant Editor Search” in the subject line.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 9th April 2020.

Description of Duties:

Assists the Editor in Chief and Executive Editor in preparing and publishing 10 issues/year of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.

Administration of peer-review system:

• Administers the ScholarOne online manuscript submission system (including allocating submissions to Editorial Board members, requesting reviewers, chasing overdue reviews and recommendations)
• Responds to author queries regarding the status of their manuscript, assists users with navigating the system, etc

Journal production:

• Downloads accepted papers, ensuring that manuscripts are complete
• Copyedits peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Prepares photos and figures for transmittal to publisher
• Proofreads pdf proofs of articles and adds author and editorial corrections
• Conducts image searches and designs covers, in-house ads, as well as other materials
• Coordinates with the rest of the Frontiers team regarding all sections of the journal
• Writes news stories and other short texts as required

Other duties:

• Runs the Frontiers Twitter account
• Assists with preparations for and activities at the ESA Annual Meeting
• Performs additional duties as required

Qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant life science subject

(ecology, environmental science, or conservation preferred)

• Excellent editing skills (at least 2–3 years’ experience)
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Able to correct author graphics and improve photos (eg cropping, color balance, brightness), along with a flair for designing covers, in-house ads, etc
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, often under deadline
• Detail-oriented and focused
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive), Photoshop, InDesign, etc
• Experience with Twitter and WordPress
• Ability to work as part of a small, close-knit team (even when remote working)