Editorial Assistant

Wiley

. Support the Managing Editor, Senior Managing Editor, and/or Client Manager with manuscript processing, email-based tasks, and special projects .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33,300 - $44,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manuscript processing and the peer review process, while providing high-quality customer service and effective communication with various stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential for managing multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

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Manuscript ProcessingPeer Review ProcessProfessional Written CommunicationTime ManagementCustomer Service

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Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

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Industry Keywords

Editorial ServicesPeer Review ServicesFormatting RequirementsStakeholder LiaisonDeadline-Based Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Managing Editor, Senior Managing Editor, and/or Client Manager with manuscript processing, email-based tasks, and special projects
Check in new papers submitted to assigned journals and verify formatting requirements
Liaise between journal editors, authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders
Apply knowledge of the peer review process from submission to acceptance
Use the submission system to perform manuscript processing
Understand how assigned duties relate to the department, division, and business unit
Assist in training colleagues on assigned projects without supervisory responsibilities
Follow communication guidelines and apply critical thinking to assigned tasks
Provide high-quality customer service while meeting productivity goals and deadlines
Assist with Editorial and Peer Review Services projects
Communicate proactively and escalate issues appropriately
Maintain professionalism and courtesy with colleagues and clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional written and verbal English communication
Strong time management skills
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Customer-service-oriented problem solving and communication
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-based environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Bachelor’s degree
Comfortable viewing articles describing or picturing graphic scientific content

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meeting-free Friday afternoons for focused work and professional development
Opportunities for continual learning and internal mobility
Employee programs supporting community, learning, and growth
Comprehensive benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities