Editorial Project Specialist (Part-Time)

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Fpin - Columbia, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Columbia, MO

About the position

The Editorial Project Specialist (Part-Time) at FPIN will play a crucial role in the editorial team, focusing on the publication of high-quality research. This position is designed for an organized and detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage editorial tasks alongside training and project management responsibilities. The role involves a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence on specific days and some travel throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Review research manuscripts submitted by family medicine residents for publication.
• Maintain editorial workflows, track deadlines, and manage communications among editors, peer reviewers, authors, and journals.
• Support authors with their research projects from submission to publication.
• Train and mentor new editors, establishing best practices in editorial procedures.
• Develop and update training materials to ensure consistency in editing quality across publications.
• Oversee the manuscript lifecycle, tracking projects from submission through final publication.
• Coordinate with editors, authors, and peer reviewers to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Regularly update project databases, deadlines, and editorial resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
• Administrative experience in project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with editing tools such as 'Track Changes'.
• Experience and openness to working with AI platforms.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology or research methods is a bonus.
• Experience or interest in public health, journalism, or nonprofits.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in training and mentoring others.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative and easy-going nature with a good sense of humor.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off