Peer Review Associate

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manuscript Management

• Review and process incoming manuscripts via SAGE Track, ensuring they meet submission criteria and are ready for peer review.
• Invite and assign reviewers; support them throughout the review process.
• Monitor pending tasks for editors, associate editors (if applicable), reviewers, and authors, and send timely follow-up reminders.

Post-Acceptance Checks

• Ensure authors of accepted manuscripts complete and submit contributor forms via SAGE Track.
• Review accepted manuscripts for completeness and readiness for production (e.g., author contact info, editable file formats, permissions, and reference style compliance).
• Export completed manuscripts to the SAGE Production Editor in alignment with article deadlines.

Communication & Support

• Respond promptly (within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays) to queries from journal editors, associate editors, authors, reviewers, and SAGE staff.
• Maintain and update email templates in SAGE Track according to journal-specific needs.
• Coordinate with ScholarOne support for any technical issues encountered on SAGE Track.

Journal Oversight & Relationship Management

• For journals supported by Editorial Assistants, oversee peer review health by:
  • Troubleshooting site issues
  • Managing editor relationships
  • Guiding Editorial Assistants
  • Serving as their first point of escalation
• Act as the primary liaison between SAGE and journal editors, communicating key updates and ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Share Editorial Board updates with relevant Global Publishing Editors and Production Editors.

Reporting & Monitoring

• Maintain a Daily Tracker to record ongoing tasks and activities.
• Submit weekly user performance reports to the Peer Review Supervisor and US Manager.
• Populate the weekly Overdue Task Report with updated journal comments.
• Run and share reports from SAGE Track periodically as requested.

System & Site Maintenance

• Troubleshoot functionality issues on SAGE Track.
• Ensure journal sites remain current and aligned with global standards and initiatives.
• Collaborate with US and UK teams to implement peer review systems for new journals or migrate existing ones.

Productivity Standards

• Manage a manuscript workload in alignment with the annual Work Allocation Plan (WAP) post-training.
• Provide timely, professional, and solution-oriented responses to all stakeholders.
• Support journal editors and internal teams with special projects and initiatives, as needed.
• Adhere to journal-specific editorial guidelines and processes outlined in the Journal Editors Guide.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Contribute ideas and feedback constructively to improve team operations.
• Assist fellow team members on designated journals when needed.
• Participate in departmental projects, committees, or task forces.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and positive team environment.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Team-oriented, cooperative, and respectful demeanor
• Adaptable to new systems, processes, and priorities

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree (required)
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in the publishing industry, preferably in peer review or editorial support

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