[Remote] Editor Assistant (TEMP)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Michigan Medicine is a renowned institution dedicated to enhancing global health research through scientific communication training and peer-review support. They are seeking a detail-oriented part-time Editor Assistant to manage correspondence with authors, track manuscripts, and assist with training programs. The successful candidate will support the PREPSS team and contribute to the organization's growth and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day correspondence with authors, peer reviewers, and collaborators
- Editorial screening of manuscript submissions
- Coordinate and manage peer review process
- Careful tracking of author progress through our system
- Maintaining our author and peer reviewer tracker databases (in Airtable)
- Organize and maintain shared files and documents
- Schedule training and other activities and organize related logistics (Zoom meeting set-up, tracking registration and attendance, etc.)
- Assist with online training administration
- Draft, edit, and coordinate communications materials (blog posts, newsletters, social media content, etc.)
- Update and maintain work protocols to improve organizational efficiency
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a health-related field
- Interest in global health equity, research communications, and/or capacity strengthening for writing and publishing
- Self-motivated, highly dependable, independent worker with ability to efficiently multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong intercultural communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (e.g., Google Drive, Google Docs)
- Flexibility in accommodating the shifting demands of a small, growing organization
- Experience working with data management platforms such as Airtable
- Experience developing communications materials, including social media content
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