Editorial Coordinator - Production

At AAAS’s gold open access journal Science Advances, the Editorial Coordinator--Production assists the Advances production team in the processing individual manuscripts that comprise the journal each week in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The EC-Production will work in the journal’s online production system, reviewing author responses to queries and assessing additional queries regarding figures and supplementary materials. This may require daily interaction with external authors and editors answering questions, proofreading author corrections, and approving final files for publication. The EC-Production also communicates and coordinates with internal staff and vendors to identify and help address problems so that manuscripts move smoothly through the review and production system according to institutional standards and guidelines

Location Requirement: This position is remote; however, candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area.

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What You’ll Do

• Proofreading author-corrected proofs for clarity and adherence to journal style guidelines
• Learning journal style
• Approving final files for publication
• Communicating with authors about their corrections and answering questions they may have
• Communicating with vendors to address status queries or technical issues
• Processing post-publication corrections
• Answering general editorial inbox queries related to assigned manuscripts (author status queries, technical issues, other)
• Attending weekly staff and vendor meetings
• Transmitting final papers

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working in a professional setting
• A bachelor’s degree in English or a science-related discipline is preferred. Recent college graduates also considered.
• Experience with project management and ability to meet deadlines
• Copyediting and/or proofreading experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking, time management, and conflict resolution skills needed for juggling many diverse tasks
• Demonstrated success in deadline-oriented environment
• Strong skills in identifying, communicating, and addressing issues
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Eagerness for developing new knowledge and skills related to job duties
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe software
• Ability to adapt to new tasks, workflows, and tools/technologies in a changing organizational environment

Application Process: 

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by July 25, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $48,000.00 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS

uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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