Editorial Assistant

Job Description

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: As an Editorial Assistant , you will play a key role in managing the peer review and pre-production stages of journal and books. You will coordinate with authors, reviewers, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate editorial workflows. 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.