Part Time Journal Editor

Description

SerenaGroup Part-Time Journal Editor – Healthcare

Salary: $26.50/hour
Location: Remote
Position Type: Part-Time (25 hours per week)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

About the Role:
SerenaGroup is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Journal Editor to oversee the editorial workflow for our peer-reviewed healthcare journal. In this role, you’ll handle everything from screening submissions to coordinating peer review and ensuring the publication of rigorous, evidence-based articles. If you have a background in healthcare, medicine, or biomedical sciences and a passion for advancing clinical knowledge, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen and triage incoming manuscripts to assess alignment with our journal’s focus and editorial standards
• Assign submissions to qualified peer reviewers and oversee a double-blind review process
• Maintain clear, professional communication with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members
• Evaluate reviewer reports and decide whether to accept, revise, or reject manuscripts
• Provide actionable editorial feedback to ensure scientific rigor and clinical relevance
• Uphold publication ethics, including conflict-of-interest and plagiarism checks
• Ensure published articles meet evidence-based healthcare standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with the editorial board on emerging topics and special issues
• Stay up to date with trends and research in healthcare and medicine
• Coordinate with copy editors, proofreaders, and production staff to prepare articles for publication.
• Review proofs and approve final versions
• Promote the journal through networks, conferences, and digital platforms
• Build relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizations to promote quality submissions

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in academic publishing, peer review, or editorial work (preferred)
• Strong writing, editing, and critical appraisal skills
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities
• Familiarity with journal management systems (e.g., Editorial Manager, ScholarOne) and publication ethics

Attributes:

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professionalism, discretion, and impartiality in editorial decisions

How to Apply:
Visit www.serenagroups.com, go to our careers page, and click “Apply.” We look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.