Cactus Communications, a globally recognized scholarly publishing and academic editing organization, is hiring a detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to support high-quality academic journal publishing. This is a remote, contract-based opportunity, open to candidates based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and across India.
This role is ideal for candidates with a background in life sciences, medicine, publishing, psychology, or engineering, who have strong attention to detail and experience working with academic manuscripts and journal submission systems.
Key Responsibilities – Editorial Assistant Role
As an Editorial Assistant at Cactus Communications, your responsibilities will include:
- Verifying manuscript titles for accuracy and compliance with journal guidelines
- Cross-checking author names, affiliations, and conflict of interest (COI) statements
- Reviewing abstracts and manuscript structure as per submission requirements
- Validating references for formatting accuracy, completeness, and relevance
- Ensuring adherence to ethical publication standards, including plagiarism checks
- Reviewing figures, tables, and supplementary materials for accuracy and formatting
- Coordinating with editorial teams to resolve missing or inconsistent information
- Documenting and reporting quality issues identified during manuscript review
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Eligibility & Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Editorial Assistant position should meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Life Sciences
- Medicine
- Publishing
- Engineering
- Psychology or related disciplines
- Strong understanding of journal submission guidelines and manuscript formatting
- Familiarity with ethical publishing standards and best practices
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Prior experience with manuscript submission and tracking systems (preferred)
Why Join Cactus Communications?
- Work with a prestigious global publishing organization
- Gain hands-on exposure to academic and scholarly publishing
- Remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in editorial and medical writing roles
- Competitive contract-based compensation
Salary & Compensation
- Estimated Salary Range: ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 per annum
- Employment Type: Contract
- Work Mode: Remote
(Salary may vary based on experience and editorial expertise.)
How to Apply
