Managing Editor of The Russian Review

$62,000 - $62,000/Yr

University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS

Part-time - Mid Level

Lawrence, KS

Educational Services

About the position

The Managing Editor of The Russian Review is responsible for overseeing the editing, publication, and operations of the journal, which is a leading publication in Russian and Eurasian studies. This full-time position involves managing submissions, preparing manuscripts for publication, and ensuring timely production while working independently under the direction of the journal's Editor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manuscripts for publication by undertaking content and mechanical editing of accepted manuscripts.
• Manage the submission of scholarly articles via an online portal, including their distribution to relevant members of the editorial collegium.
• Maintain and update the online portal and submission system as needed, ensuring its ease of use for authors and reviewers.
• Communicate with authors and potential reviewers throughout the submission and review process.
• Solicit and gather external evaluations, in coordination with editorial collegium.
• Work with authors and the journal's publisher to ensure the timely publication of articles and issues.
• Coordinate between authors and the journal publisher's production team as needed during the publication and post-production process.
• Maintain records of the journal's finances and regularly update the Editor regarding journal accounts.
• Track journal statistics in coordination with the publisher and utilize bibliometrics to identify ways to reach new audiences.
• Train and supervise a part-time graduate student editorial assistant who runs a considerable book-review operation.
• Act as the primary journal contact and representative to the publisher's production and management teams in all matters relating to published content.
• Field requests from readers, subscribers, and institutional partners.
• Maintain and update the journal's website, online resources, and social media accounts.

Requirements

• MA in History, Literature, Political Science, Russian and Eurasian Studies, or a related field, with a focus on Russia and Eurasia.
• High working proficiency in Russian language, as demonstrated by application materials.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in scholarly publishing, including significant experience editing, copyediting, and corresponding with authors and reviewers.
• Work experience requiring excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD in History, Literature, Political Science, Russian and Eurasian Studies, or a related field, with a focus on Russia and Eurasia.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in scholarly publishing, including significant experience editing, copyediting, and corresponding with authors and reviewers.
• Experience managing and maintaining an online submission portal, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience in web design and/or digital production, as evidenced by application materials.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work location
• Professional development opportunities