Review Editor, Scientific Journal

The Review Editor, Scientific Journal evaluates manuscript submissions for scientific rigor and their potential for publication in JoVE Journal. As a key member of the Review team, this role upholds the scientific integrity of the Journal and directly supports our mission to advance research through visualization.

Responsibilities

• Make final publication decisions by evaluating the scientific validity of submitted manuscripts and their suitability for visualizing the protocol
• Review new submissions to ensure that the manuscript fits the scope of the journal and our publication standards
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to validate reviewer reports for relevance, completeness, and alignment with journal standards, ensuring consistency while maintaining editorial quality
• Use custom AI tools, custom GPTs, and prompt-based workflows to perform pre-QC checks such as identifying formatting issues, missing sections, language clarity, and guideline adherence before peer review
• Accelerate article publication through close collaboration with the Production team to move accepted manuscripts efficiently through the production pipeline
• Ensure timely editorial workflows by coordinating with peer review and the editorial team to meet review and decision deadlines

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in life sciences, chemical sciences, or engineering
• 3+ years of experience with editorial review and submission-to-acceptance workflows
• Prior experience in scientific publishing or peer review is preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong scientific and technical vocabulary
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality content
• Willingness to learn and leverage automation/AI-assisted tools for efficiency
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Genuine interest in communicating scientific methods through visual media

Benefits

• Work on projects that leverage cutting-edge AI to transform visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, creative, and diverse team.
• Be part of a rapidly growing organization with a global footprint.
• Access opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in AI-driven media production.