Location:
Noida Sector 62, UP, IN, 201309
Salary:
Nil
Division:
Academic
Department:
493-Shipping/Warehouse-Returns
Job Title
- Title: Journal’s Editorial Administrator
- Department: Journal’s Editorial (Academic Division)
- Location: Sector - 62, Noida
About the Role
Introduction – the ‘why’
This is a great opportunity to join the Journals Editorial team within the Academic division, supporting a global publishing portfolio. The role offers exposure to a wide range of editorial operations, systems, and processes that are critical to ensuring the smooth running of journal publishing.
It is an ideal move for someone looking to build a career in academic publishing or editorial operations, with opportunities to work across multiple teams and functions, gaining experience in data management, indexing, editorial workflows, and stakeholder coordination.
The position is interesting due to its mix of operational, administrative, and project-based work, along with the opportunity to collaborate with global teams and contribute to important initiatives such as Impact Factor releases, corrections management, and system improvements.
Opportunity – the ‘what’
Day-to-day responsibilities
You will provide administrative and operational support across the journals editorial function, including:
Supporting the effective management of the journals portfolio, including maintaining journal homepages, editorial board information, and adding new content or features
Managing and maintaining gratis subscriptions, including processing related requests
Completing indexing applications and supporting annual activities such as journal Impact Factor releases
Requesting archive quotes to support bids and acquisitions
Tracking and processing editorial payments, ensuring schedules are accurate and up to date
Providing support to the Publishing Assistant team and covering the Editorial Central Inbox as required
Maintaining journals contracts repository and ensuring best practice in data management
Supporting coordination of internal briefings and external meetings
Preparing first drafts of publishing and data reports
Logging and following up on IT (GTSD) support tickets
Working across systems such as JUPITER, S4 HANA, Tableau, Paperstack, and Oxford People to ensure accurate and timely data processing and record-keeping
Managing system access for new starters and troubleshooting access issues
Supporting post-publication corrections, including triaging correction queues and liaising with suppliers to provide confirmed correction text
Supporting journal indexing efforts and working with data teams to resolve coverage gaps
Participating in project work across the Journals Editorial team as required
Impact of the role
This role is essential to ensuring the efficient operation of journal publishing processes globally. It supports accurate data management, seamless editorial workflows, and timely delivery of key outputs such as indexing, payments, and corrections. The role also contributes to cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in systems and processes.
About You
Essential Criteria
Good organizational skills with the ability to work independently
Ability to quickly learn new systems, tasks, and processes
Strong team player with collaborative mindset
Self-discipline with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure
Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
Excellent written and spoken English
Experience using Microsoft Office tools
Desirable Criteria
(Not explicitly specified in the JD)
Queries
Salary
- Dependent on skills and experience
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Job Category:
Publishing & Content
