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SerenaGroup Inc. · 3 days ago

Part Time Journal Editor

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid Level

$26.50/hr - $26.50/hr

SerenaGroup is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Journal Editor to oversee the editorial workflow for their peer-reviewed healthcare journal. The role involves managing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer reviews, and ensuring the publication of rigorous, evidence-based articles.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Screen and triage incoming manuscripts to assess alignment with our journal’s focus and editorial standards

Assign submissions to qualified peer reviewers and oversee a double-blind review process

Maintain clear, professional communication with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members

Evaluate reviewer reports and decide whether to accept, revise, or reject manuscripts

Provide actionable editorial feedback to ensure scientific rigor and clinical relevance

Uphold publication ethics, including conflict-of-interest and plagiarism checks

Ensure published articles meet evidence-based healthcare standards and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with the editorial board on emerging topics and special issues

Stay up to date with trends and research in healthcare and medicine

Coordinate with copy editors, proofreaders, and production staff to prepare articles for publication

Review proofs and approve final versions

Promote the journal through networks, conferences, and digital platforms

Build relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizations to promote quality submissions

Qualification

Academic publishing experiencePeer review processJournal management systemsEditing skillsProfessionalismOrganizational abilitiesCommunication abilitiesAttention to detail