Editorial Assistant, Journals

We are looking for an Editorial Assistant who provides coordinating, administrative, and analytical support to editorial staff in the US Humanities & Social Science (HSS) journals team. We are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn about and grow within the academic publishing industry, and is able to quickly pick up new information, think critically and creatively, and engage relevantly with the daily work.

This position is based remotely, but may entail some degree of travel annually.

**Please note that this position does not focus on writing or editing of our content as it primarily supports the business, technical, and administrative aspects of journal publishing.

The job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide administrative support to Publishing Editor(s), including by facilitating journal website administration, podcasts, and recordkeeping.
• Prepare and analyze Pub Reports, Impact Factor packets, and other reports as needed.
• Communicate to journal editor and society contacts, including when Publishing Editor is out of the office.
• Respond to miscellaneous inquires related to journals on editors' list(s), as directed by Publishing Editor or management.
• Facilitate article-level marketing efforts driven by Editorial, including social media, blogs, and podcasts.
• Maintain and distribute meeting minutes, as requested.
• Handle special projects as assigned by Publishing Editor or Publisher.
• Assist when Sage is hosting on-site events, including internal events, external conferences, etc., as requested.
• Understand and effect Research Pillar's strategic goals and outcomes, including by supporting or participating in special projects.

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

• Bachelor's degree desired.
• A minimum of one year of general office experience.
• Excellent English verbal and written business communication skills.
• Organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in comprehending and learning departmental procedures.
• Digital literacy, including solid understanding of Microsoft Suite
• Familiarity with ScholarOne Manuscripts is helpful but not required.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) is helpful but not required.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We'd love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.