Journal Manager

The Journal Manager at IAEME Publication plays a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of scholarly journals. This position involves coordinating the peer review process, managing editorial communications, maintaining publication schedules, and ensuring adherence to high academic and ethical standards. The Journal Manager serves as the primary liaison between authors, reviewers, editors, and the production team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Editorial Management:
• Oversee submission, review, and publication workflows using the manuscript management system
• Assign submissions to appropriate editors and facilitate communication with authors and reviewers.
• Track and ensure timely completion of peer review and editorial decisions.
• Communication & Coordination:
• Serve as the central point of contact for all journal stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board to implement journal policies and initiatives.
• Address author and reviewer inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Production Oversight:
• Coordinate with the production team for copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, and final publication.
• Ensure all published articles meet quality standards in formatting, citation style, and metadata.
• Quality Assurance:
• Monitor and ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards (COPE, ICMJE, etc.).
• Assist with plagiarism checks and resolving publication ethics issues.
• Indexing and Visibility:
• Work towards indexing and abstracting of the journal in reputed databases (Scopus, Web of Science, etc.).
• Support efforts to improve journal visibility, citation, and impact factor.
• Reporting and Analytics:
• Maintain accurate records of submission statistics and review performance.
• Generate periodic reports on journal performance, reviewer turnaround time, and acceptance rates.
• Strategic Development:
• Assist in identifying themes for special issues and new journal opportunities.
• Coordinate promotional activities and support the marketing of published content.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Management, Publishing, or related).
• Prior experience in journal publishing or academic editorial work is preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with academic publishing tools and platforms (OJS, CrossRef, DOAJ, etc.).
• Knowledge of peer review workflows and publication ethics standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹95,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person