Overview
This academic year, we are seeking several editors for editorial positions at Strife, including Senior Editors, Commissioning Editors, Series Editors, and Copy Editors.
Our editorial positions are outstanding roles for postgraduate and doctoral students to hone their editing skills at an internationally recognized academic publication.
Recruitment for fall 2021 is presently closed as of 8 October 2021, however are still recruiting for the position of Copy Editor.
Questions can be directed to apply@strifeblog.org.
Senior Editors
Strife seeks to hire several dedicated PhD students for the position of Senior Editors. Senior Editors are the core frontline of Strife’s editorial process. They work on both of STRIFE’s publications to ensure high quality content is developed to meet with our publications standards. They work on a one to one basis with contributors to the Journal to develop their submissions for publications. We are looking for several highly motivated individuals to join our Senior Editing team, candidates should be enrolled on a PhD programme and have an interest in academic publishing.
Duties include:
- Responsible for first stage editing on Blog submissions
- Working in a one to one capacity with Journal contributors
- Completing peer review submissions in the area of your expertise
- Working as part of the Strife editorial team to fulfill ad hoc duties as required
Person Specification
- A keen eye for detail
- Some experience in editing and developing academic writing
- An ability to work to tight deadlines
- An interest in academic publishing and article development
Series Editors
Strife seeks to hire a number of Series Editors for the upcoming academic year. Series Editors design, promote, collate and edit a series of blog submissions on a topic of their specialism or choice. They will work under the guidance of the Series Development Co-Ordinator to build their series and oversee it throughout the publication process. Series Editors should have a clear idea of the topic they wish to focus their series on. Series Editors should be post-graduate students with an interest in academic publishing.
Duties include:
- Responsible for the design and core topic of their series
- Recruitment and organisation of series contributors
- First Stage editing of all series submissions
- Author of series introductions and conclusions
Person Specification:
- Highly motivated individual with experience of working independently
- Evidencable experience in preferred topic area
- Good written communication skills
- Experience in calendar and inbox management
Copy Editors
Strife seeks to hire a team of copy editors to aide the final stage editing on STRIFE blog. Copy editors are responsible for final stage editing for all submissions that are published on the blog. They work to ensure all pieces are published in a timely manner under the guidance of our blog operations and coordination team. Copy editors should be post-graduate students with an interest in academic publishing.
Duties:
- Final stage and copy editing on blog pieces
- Working to tight deadlines
- Ensuring submissions meet publication standards
- Improving readability and flow of submissions
Person Specification:
- A strong team player
- Experience in editing and redeveloping written work
- Highly organised individual who is able to manage tight deadlines
- A strong interest in academic publishing and writing
Commissioning Editors
Strife Seeks a set of Commissioning Editors to aide Strife in building its outreach and contributing pool. Commissioning Editors will be responsible for recruiting and commissioning academic submissions from external institutions, helping promote and develop STRIFE publications worldwide. Commissioning Editors will be expected to fulfil editorial duties in their specialist areas as required by the editorial teams. Commissioning Editors should be post-graduate students with a keen interest in academic publishing.
Duties:
- Responsible for the recruitment and commission of submission to the blog
- Responsible for the promotion of relevant contribution calls
- Working to develop STRIFE’s partnerships and profiles outside of Kings
- Working to key targets and dates
Person Specification:
- Highly organised and self motivated individuals
- Experience in working to targets and goals
- Excellent written communication skills
- Interest in Academic publishing and editing
Interviewer
Strife seeks 1-2 interviewers to lead our interview series on the Strife Blog. Each interviewer will be responsible for a published interview each month during the academic year – conducted in-person, virtually, or via email. Interviewers are expected to determine who they will be interviewing and the topics/questions to be discussed in coordination with the Strife Blog management team.
Duties include:
- Responsible for the recruitment and submission of finished interviews for Strife blog
- Responsible for coordinating edits and publications with the Strife Blog management team
- Working to key targets and dates
- Working to develop STRIFE’s partnerships and profiles outside of Kings
Person Specification:
- Highly organised and self motivated individuals
- Experience in working to targets and goals
- Excellent written communication skills
- Interest in Academic publishing and editing
