Overview
This academic year, we are seeking several editorial management positions at Strife, including two Managing Editor roles, which lead our publications under the direction of the Editor in Chief.
Managing at Strife is a significant volunteer commitment but one that comes with great rewards and a strong sense of accomplishment. You’ll get to lead highly motivated teams of postgraduate and doctoral candidates at one of the leading institutions in our field.
Recruitment for fall 2021 is presently closed as of 8 October 2021 however we are still accepting applications for the position of Coordinating Editor, Strife Blog.
Questions can be directed to apply@strifeblog.org.
Managing Editor, Strife Journal
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to manage and develop Strife journal. The candidate will be highly organised with a strong editorial background and a good awareness of the publishing process. The ME Journal will also be a central member of Strife’s Executive Committee and will work closely with the executive and management team to ensure STRIFE’s development. We would prefer a post-upgrade PhD candidate but accept applications from those with an evidenced history in publishing and or editorial work.
Duties include:
- Overseeing the operational procedures of the journal
- Managing the editorial and publishing calendars for the journal
- Editorial oversight and responsibility for all material published within STRIFE journal
- Team management and development of senior editorial staff
- Serving as a member of the Strife Executive Committee
Person specification:
- Good eye for detail with a strong background in editorial work
- Strong organisational mindset – able to prioritise multiple queues of work throughout the course of the year
- Experience of working to and managing tight deadlines
- A self motivated individual with strong communication skills
- A team leader with experience in managing a diverse team in cooperation with others
Managing Editor, Strife Blog
We are seeking a highly motivated Postgraduate student to manage and develop STRIFE blog. The candidate will be highly organised with a strong editorial background and a good awareness of the publishing process. The ME Blog will also be a central member of STRIFE’s executive committee and will work closely with the executive and management team to ensure STRIFE’s development. We would prefer a PhD candidate but accept applications from any postgraduate student with an evidenced history in publishing and or editorial work. Strife blog publishes 5 days a week during the academic year – the Managing Editor role leads a large staff through the publishing process requiring strong organisational and time management skills.
Duties include:
- Overseeing the operational procedures of the blog
- Managing the blog’s five day per week publishing schedule
- Editorial oversight and responsibility for all material published within STRIFE blog
- Team management and development of senior editorial staff
- Serving as a member of Strife’s Executive Committee
- Lead the Strife Blog management team
Person specification:
- Good eye for detail with a strong background in editorial work
- Experience of working to and managing tight deadlines
- A Self motivated individual with strong communication skills
- A team leader with experience in managing a diverse team in cooperation with others
Co-ordinating Editor, Strife Journal
We seek a highly organised individual with a good eye for detail and a strong interest in publishing. The Coordinating Editor is responsible for the relationship management and communication between editors, contributors and the STRIFE journal team. The candidate will be experienced in communicating clearly and efficiently, have experience in inbox management and bring a first point of contact for queries. The CE will work in partnership with the Managing Editor to ensure the journal is published in a timely manner and articles are progressed through editing and publishing efficiently.
Duties include:
- Inbox and calendar management
- Managing and progressing contributions through the editorial process
- Assisting in editorial reviews where required
- Responsible for resolving contributor and editor queries
Person specification:
- Highly organised with a good eye for detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience in managing complex and busy inboxes
- Strong interest in publishing
Co-Ordinating Editor, Strife Blog
We seek a highly organised individual with a good eye for detail and a strong interest in publishing. The coordinating editor is responsible for the relationship management and communication between editors, contributors and the STRIFE blog team. The candidate will be experienced in communicating clearly and efficiently, have experience in inbox management and bring a first point of contact for queries. The CE is also responsible for initial screening and acceptance of external submissions.
Duties include:
- inbox and calendar management
- Managing and progressing contributions through the editorial process
- Assisting in editorial reviews where required
- Responsible for resolving contributor and editor queries
- Serve as a member of Strife Blog’s management team
Person specification:
- highly organised with a good eye for detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience in managing complex and busy inboxes
- Strong interest in publishing
Series Development Co-ordinator, Strife Blog
We are seeking an effective people manager to guide, develop and aide our programme of series throughout the academic year. The coordinator will be responsible for managing a team of series editors through the organisation, recruitment, writing and publishing of their series. The coordinator is a core point of contact for series editors and is responsible for liaising between editors and the management team to ensure the production of relevant, cutting edge series across the year.
Duties include:
- Calendar and inbox management
- Team management and leadership
- Responsible for leading and developing series ideas, organisation and content
- First point of contact and primary editor for all series
- Serve as a member of Strife Blog’s management team
Person Specification:
- Highly Organised with an ability to manage multiple timetables
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- An evidenced experience in editing and/or project development
- A Strong interest in publishing and the publishing process
Project Manager, War Studies at 60
As part of the King’s College, London Department of War Studies at Sixty Celebrations we are seeking a highly motivated project manager to oversee the development of a set of publications for STRIFE. The project aims to create a set of profiles and insights into the research and contributions of the department over its sixty years. The project manager will be responsible for the overall organisation and development of the project in partnership with the executive committee.
Duties include:
- Project Management and organisation
- Calendar and mailbox management
- Responsible for project goal and outcomes
- Leading a small team of contributors through relevant research, writing, editing and publishing processes
Person Specification:
- Confident communicator
- Evidence of previous project management experience
- Highly organised and an ability to multi-task
- Experienced in strategic planning and goal setting
