Editor Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

PLOS One Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Edinburgh
- £35,000 - £38,950 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Travel
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PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Edinburgh
- £35,000 - £47,000 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
Associate News Editor
Newsweek —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Remote
- Organisational skills
- Editing
- Flexible schedule
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Volunteer editor
Bylines Networks —Scotland
- £1 a year
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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4d
Junior Web Content Editor
Redspro —Edinburgh
- £24,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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3d
Home-Based Videographer/Editor
Watson Digital —Motherwell
- £12.75 - £15.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Time management
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Quick apply
12d
Greenock Telegraph Newsroom - Live Reporter
Newsquest Media Group —Greenock
- Full-time
- AI
- Analytics
- Employee discount
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4d
Glasgow Times Newsroom – Live Reporter
Newsquest Media Group —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Social media management
- AI
- Analytics
- Employee discount
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9d
21GRAMS- Producer
Real Chemistry —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- AI
- Annual leave
16h
Business Editor, Scotland
Reach plc —Glasgow
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
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2d
Videographer
Optical Express —Glasgow
- Weekend availability
- English
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
CRM Associate
Optimove —Dundee
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills

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PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Edinburgh
You will collaborate with PLOS operations teams and vendors to ensure smooth and efficient manuscript processing, and to deliver an outstanding experience for…
£35,000 - £47,000 a year

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PLOS One Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC

Public Library of Science -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£35,000 - £38,950 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Content quality assurance review
Doctoral degree
Research
Editorial workflow management
Communication skills

Full job description

This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK. This is a 12 month FTC.

Role Summary

PLOS is a nonprofit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all. The Associate Editor oversees the editorial process for manuscripts submitted to PLOS journals. This role will require the use of prior research experience, critical evaluation skills, and internal guidelines to make nuanced and complex editorial decisions. The Associate Editor works with colleagues in their division and other teams to deliver developmental and promotional activities for PLOS journals.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of escalation for complex and nuanced editorial queries.
Support other teams at PLOS, members of the editorial board, and third-party editorial teams to ensure high standards of scientific rigor and editorial integrity are upheld.
Evaluate submissions and make decisions based on reviewers' comments.
Participate in activities to develop editorial policy and improve the visibility and reputation of journals in the PLOS portfolio.
Handle publication ethics queries.
Build relationships with members of the academic community.
Demonstrate a positive, constructive attitude to change and a growth mindset.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevant industry.
Highly organized and efficient, with strong critical assessment, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
Able to work under tight deadlines whilst achieving a high standard of quality and accuracy.
Able to set priorities and work independently.

Qualifications

Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area required. A PHD, MD or similiar level is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer
Some national and international travel may be required occasionally
Some flexibility to work across time zones

The base salary range we've established for these positions is (UK) £35,000 - £38,950. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below.

BENEFITS:

Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Income protection
Personal accident insurance
Pension with up to 10% employer match
25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave
Birthday and three winter holidays days off
2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office

About PLOS

Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge.

Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers.

We're committed to equal opportunity

We're working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out.

Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all.

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PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC

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Junior Web Content Editor

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Glasgow Times Newsroom – Live Reporter

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Business Editor, Scotland

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