CareerPlan

Managing Editor, JMH

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$54k–$70k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Manage the operation of the academic journal office for the Journal of Modern History, overseeing peer review, editing manuscripts, and supervising staff.

Role type

senior academic journal managing editor

Builds

peer-reviewed academic journals

Domain

academic publishing / history

Required skills

manuscript editing, peer review management, staff supervision, editorial correspondence, publication scheduling, translation commissioning

Preferred skills

scholarly journal publishing experience, familiarity with Editorial Manager, expertise in European languages

Technologies

Editorial Manager, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

Oversee the peer review process and manage the manuscript pipeline from submission to final decision; Edit articles and book reviews for substance and style; Supervise two full-time staff members; Liaise with editors, authors, and the editorial board; Prepare editorial meeting agendas and reports.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC