DEADLINE: 1 September 2024
Editorial Assistant, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
Time commitment: up to 17 hours per week.
Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour.
Further particulars
The Royal Anthropological Institute is seeking to appoint an Editorial assistant for the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute. The Editorial assistant will work closely with the Honorary Editor, Prof Dimitrios Theodossopoulos.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone aiming to pursue a career in anthropology. The editorial assistant position offers valuable insights into the workings of the UK's top anthropology journal, the ins and outs of peer-review, the dos and don'ts of article submission. It also provides an unparalleled vantage-point on the current intellectual landscape of anthropology.
Responsibilities include: liaising with authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and publishers (Wiley); managing aspects of the online editorial system; managing aspects of the production process, including preparing manuscripts for copy-editing; updating/curating sections of the journal's website, and running the journal’s social media channels.
Candidates will be in possession of a degree in anthropology, and preferably studying for or in possession of a doctorate. The position requires someone who is very efficient, extremely organized, and able to work independently; has high literacy skills; some content management/web design skills and/or willingness to learn.
Time commitment: up to 17 hours per week.
Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour.
This is a remote post and the successful candidate will work from home.
Applicants should have permission to reside and work in the UK.
The appointment will be from 1 October 2024 for 2 years in the first instance.
For further information or informal enquires about the position, please email Ana-Maria Cîrstea on jrai@therai.org.uk.
Please email applications, including a cover letter, CV and two referees, to admin@therai.org.uk, by 1 September 2024 (12.00 midnight).
Interviews will take place on 10 September 2024.