Journal Publication Coordinator

Job Summary

The Journal Publication Coordinator is responsible for managing end-to-end activities related to academic and research journal publication. This includes overseeing manuscript submissions, coordinating peer reviews, ensuring timely publication schedules, liaising with authors, editors, and reviewers, and maintaining the quality and integrity of the publication process.

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Key Responsibilities:

• ⁠ ⁠Manage the complete journal publication lifecycle — from manuscript submission to final publishing.
• ⁠ ⁠Coordinate with editorial board members, reviewers, and authors to ensure smooth workflow.
• ⁠ ⁠Facilitate and track the peer review process, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met.
• ⁠ ⁠Maintain communication with authors regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts.
• ⁠ ⁠Edit, format, and proofread manuscripts for grammar, style, and consistency.
• ⁠ ⁠Ensure adherence to ethical standards and plagiarism policies (COPE, UGC-CARE, etc.).
• ⁠ ⁠Work with graphic designers or publishers for layout and design (if required).
• ⁠ ⁠Maintain journal indexing, citation tracking, and online repository updates (DOI, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.).
• ⁠ ⁠Support digital publishing through journal websites, repositories, or platforms like OJS.
• ⁠ ⁠Organize calls for papers, promotional activities, and academic engagement.

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ⁠ ⁠Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in English, Communications, Publishing, or related fields (PhD preferred for academic publishing).
• ⁠ ⁠Prior experience in academic publishing or editorial roles.
• ⁠ ⁠Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ⁠ ⁠Familiarity with academic journal databases and publishing tools (OJS, CrossRef, plagiarism checkers).
• ⁠ ⁠Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• ⁠ ⁠Knowledge of referencing styles (APA, MLA, IEEE, etc.) and citation management tools.

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Preferred:

• ⁠ ⁠Exposure to Scopus/UGC-CARE/ESCI indexed journal processes.
• ⁠ ⁠Experience working with academic or research institutions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹240,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person