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title: "Pacific Seabird Group seeks a Managing Editor for its scientific journal, Marine Ornithology"
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# Pacific Seabird Group seeks a Managing Editor for its scientific journal, Marine Ornithology

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 The role of Managing Editor for Pacific Seabird Group’s ([PSG](https://pacificseabirdgroup.org)) scientific journal, *[Marine Ornithology](http://www.marineornithology.org/content/get.cgi?p=idx)* has opened.

 The position operates with a high degree of independence and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of the journal. The position is described below.  
    
The Managing Editor: 

 
- Works with Editor-in-Chief, Dr. David Ainley, and the Book Review Editor to meet publishing deadlines and produce two issues per year.
- Assigns manuscripts to editorial staff, copy editors, and layout and design team.
- Keeps up to date with trends in publishing and facilitates the development of the journal to maintain its standing as a journal of choice for seabird researchers.
- Assesses journal  progress by keeping track of the topics covered, the nationalities of authors, number of words published annually, etc.
- Provides a liaison among the Editor-in-Chief, copy editors, the layout and design team, and Online and Book Review Editors.
- May provide editorial functions to improve papers, as needed.  
- Manages finances and budget projections with assistance of the PSG Treasurer.
- Communicates with PSG Executive Council: provides a brief annual report on finances and requests for funding as needed, issues or challenges facing the journal, and an annual publications summary. 
- Handles an average of 40 manuscripts per year. 
- Commits an average of 15-25 hours per month. 
- Collects an honorarium of $3,000/year (this amount may increase in future).

 Candidate profile/skills and qualifications:

 
- An independent self-starter and team leader
- Advanced degree in a related field, or commensurate experience
- A record of publishing in your area of expertise
- Strong organizational skills and an interest in the field of scientific publishing
- Previous experience in science publishing and/or not-for-profit management an asset

 For more information please contact:[mailto:PastChair@Pacificseabirdgroup.org](mailto:PastChair@Pacificseabirdgroup.org)[PastChair@Pacificseabirdgroup.org](mailto:PastChair@Pacificseabirdgroup.org).

 *13 January 2023*