Assistant Editor

Company: Wiley
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

At Wiley, we welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and embrace individuals who get excited about learning whether online or by book. Learning is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion. It's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns. In this position, you will learn about content acquisition and development, journal production and workflows, marketing, commercial development of journal services, and more, while working with researchers to publish cutting-edge research in journals such as Advanced Materials and Advanced Science.
How you will make an impact:

• Editing and preparing scientific content for publication, and working with authors, vendors, and in-house teams to ensure accurate and on-time publication of articles and journal issues
• Developing and producing products to help authors promote their published research
• Identifying and evaluating opportunities to improve the publication workflows via the use of new systems and technologies
• Contributing to the content and development of journal and news websites
• Attending meetings and conferences at local institutes and universities as a representative of Wiley's materials science and physics journals program
  We are looking for people who have:
  • An advanced degree (PhD) in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related subject and a broad interest in science and science communication
  • Understanding of the peer-review process, including experience as an author, reviewer, or editor
  • A broad interest in the technical aspects of journal publication
  • Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to enable you to work with authors and noted scientific authorities from around the world
  • Excellent English language skills, including the ability to write copy for websites
    About Wiley: We are in one of the most dynamic periods in our history as technology, globalism and economic diversity create far-reaching changes in the world. As a learning business, Wiley makes meaningful contributions to research discovery and lifelong learning by helping organizations achieve their goals and people achieve success from education through their career. We may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: change with the times and adapt to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. The company's headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants and treat all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered

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