Editorial Associate

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Editorial Associate(Ref. 241023012-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a) oversee journal publication and editorial office operation;

(b) edit, proofread and translate abstracts, manuscripts and research papers;

(c) monitor journal metrics and maintain close liaison with publishers, authors, reviewers, and editorial board members;

(d) create, develop and edit write-ups including executive messages, speeches, newsletters, brochures, proposals and reports;

(e) plan and organise marketing activities to expand the discoverability of refereed journals and other publications;

(f) plan, organise and support the School’s events as well as stakeholder engagement activities; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Editors-in-Chief or their delegates.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree in Communications, Translation, English Language or a related discipline with at least five years of relevant experience;

(b) a good understanding of refereed journals as well as digital and print media publishing;

(c) excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Chinese, preferably with fluency in Putonghua; and

(d) a proactive, creative and analytical mindset that inspires others and drives the development of high-quality and innovative publications.

Preference will be given to those who have experience in journal management, video editing, photo shooting and/or digital marketing with knowledge of multimedia software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Application

Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/management). Consideration of applications will commence on 4 November 2024 until the position is filled.The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity and demonstrates inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences where all members of the University are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.  To learn more about the University’s “Statement on Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion”, please visit our website at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/equal_opportunities_diversity_and_inclusion/.