Your Role

As a freelance Assistant Editor you will work closely with the Editors-in-Chief, Action Editors, and the X office to ensure smooth publication workflows. You will be responsible for the non-scientific tasks that make our journal professional, reliable, and attractive to authors and readers.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Plagiarism & AI checks

1. Run plagiarism checks on accepted manuscripts using licensed software
2. Support implementation of AI-check tools (to be specified)

Copy-editing

• Edit manuscripts for language, spelling, and style
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to journal guidelines

Production support

• Format manuscripts (basic HTML mark-up)
• Allocate manuscripts to journal issues and publish via OJS
• Manage communication with authors regarding copy-editing acceptance

Visibility & promotion[PW1] 

• Assist with flyer design and online marketing materials
• Support website management and updates

Communication & coordination

• Communicate with authors, editors, and the X office on publishing issues
• Provide secretarial support for meetings (agenda, minutes, scheduling tools)
• Help prepare materials for FLR Editorial Board meetings and conference presentations

Your profile

·         Advanced editorial and linguistic skills in English

·         Experience with academic copy-editing (preferably in education or social sciences)

·         Familiarity with online journal systems (OJS experience is a plus)

·         Basic HTML formatting skills

·         Excellent communication and organizational skills

·         Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

What does Xoffer?

·         Flexible freelance contract

·         After a more intensive onboarding period, a long term estimate is 20 hours/month.

·         Opportunity to contribute to the growth of a respected international journal

·         Collaboration with an engaged editorial team and X office

·         Remote work with occasional travel opportunities (e.g., conferences)