Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant

Who are we?

We provide solutions through our flagship platform that simplify publishing workflows from authoring to reviewing to distribution. Our peer review and production platforms are supported by various professional services such as copyediting, typesetting, and project & author management. At KriyadocsⓇ, we have partnered with prestigious publishing houses across the world for over 15 years and delivered world-class, publication-ready digital & print content by applying cutting-edge technology, streamlined processes, and extensive domain expertise.  

Our pedigree with more than 30 customers across the globe with years of history, high growth company and value driven culture is the driving force to achieve our vision of becoming the partner of choice for sharing knowledge to the world. 

What is it really like to work here?

At Kriyadocs, every Kriyator is driven by our culture at the core to 

• Deliver Excellence - Deliver Delight 
• Stay Curious - Stay Driven 
• Dream Big - Rise Together 

You could also be a Kriyator, if you are 

• Fearless in taking on challenges 
• Focused in learning, demonstrating new skills and working towards successful outcomes 
• Fanatical in taking pride and responsibility in all your work  

What You’ll Be Doing:

Editorial Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the

  peer review process

  : assign reviewers, send reminders, track timelines, and ensure quality outcomes using tools like ScholarOne, Editorial Manager, or similar platforms.  
• Serve as the

  primary point of contact

  for authors, reviewers, and editors—answering queries and guiding them through the editorial process. 
• Maintain

  accurate and up-to-date records

  in internal databases, spreadsheets, and project management tools. 

• Arrange and track reviewer feedback

  for book proposals or journal articles under consideration. 
• Support editorial decision-making by ensuring proper documentation, timelines, and reviewer availability. 
• Send out

  author contracts

  and respond to related queries. 
• Prepare manuscripts for hand over to the production team by conducting final checks. 
• Provide support for editorial board meetings, including

  meeting coordination, minutes, and follow-ups

  . 
• Assist with

  ad-hoc tasks

  such as processing payments, maintaining contributor records, and coordinating with vendors. 
• Liaise with internal departments (marketing, production, royalties) to resolve queries or escalate issues. 
• Support Editors/Publishers in achieving

  editorial KPIs and timelines

  . 

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Excellent

  administrative and project coordination skills

  . 
• Strong attention to detail and

  organizational abilities

  . 
• Comfortable working with

  deadlines and multiple projects

  simultaneously. 
• Excellent written and verbal

  communication skills

  —professional yet empathetic tone. 
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to work independently when required. 
• Familiarity with

  MS Office

  , especially Excel and Outlook. Experience with manuscript tracking systems is a bonus. 
• A genuine interest in

  academic publishing, peer review, or journal/book workflows

  . 

Eligibility:

• 1.5–4 years of experience in an ePublishing/journal editorial team. 
• Exposure to peer review platforms or journal production workflow. 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing and mission-driven publishing team. 
• Opportunities for career growth in editorial operations, peer review management, or journal development.