Job Overview

BMJ is seeking a (freelance) Associate Editor to join our team working on journal supplements. The successful candidate will join an experienced team of professional editors working to publish medium sized publishing projects (5-15 articles) with partner organisations and research teams. 

Like regular articles published across BMJ journals, supplement articles undergo a rigorous peer review process. This ensures that the research and content included are of the highest scientific quality, validity, and relevance.

While the team works across BMJ journals, including The BMJ, the focus of the role holder’s work will be supplements submitted to BMJ Global Health. 

BMJ Global Health is an open access, online journal dedicated to publishing high-quality peer-reviewed content relevant to those involved in global health, including policy makers, funders, researchers, clinicians and frontline healthcare workers.

The role is virtual and we welcome applications from anywhere in the world, particularly applications from the Global South. The role is not full time; the amount of work will vary from project to project and is compatible with a role holder maintaining an academic or clinical role.  

Responsibilities

• Review, appraise, and manage peer review for research and narrative articles using a web-based manuscript tracking system

• Liaise with authors, reviewers, and technical editors to manage revisions

• Contribute to the editorial process and collaborate on academic discussions

• Joining and contributing virtual editorial calls to discuss manuscript​

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Attributes:

• Advanced science degree, including natural or social sciences (PhD or equivalent). 

• Two or more years of experience with medical editing and journal peer review

• Strong communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English

• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team

Desirable Attributes:

• Quantitative analysis skills

• Experience working in multimedia formats: social media, audio and video.  

• Ability to facilitate events and roundtables related to published supplements

• Expertise in global health research

• Strong critical appraisal skills