The Ecological Society of America seeks an Editorial Assistant to help produce Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, a high ranking monthly journal focusing on ecological and environmental science.
Manage the online peer review system, copyedit manuscripts, check page proofs, run the twitter account, and do a little bit of design and occasional writing. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, focused, able to work cheerfully and accurately under pressure, and will have experience of Microsoft Office, Twitter, Photoshop, and Wordpress. A relevant Bachelor's degree is a must (eg Ecology, Environmental Science or Conservation) plus one to two years' editorial experience. Downtown Washington DC location; competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits. Email cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr Sue Silver, at [email protected] - Put "Editorial Assistant Search" in the subject line. Closing date December 4, 2016.
