The Journal of Popular Romance Studies (JPRS) seeks an Executive Editor to join our editorial team. This is a volunteer position.
JPRS is a diamond open access, peer reviewed interdisciplinary journal exploring popular romance fiction and the logics, institutions, and social practices of romantic love in global popular culture.
The Executive editor is responsible for:
- Strategic oversight of journal operations;
- Managing new Editorial Board proposals;
- Advising on peer review decisions;
- Offering additional feedback to authors;
- Dealing with complaints and queries;
- Attending editorial team meetings (quarterly);
- Chairing twice-yearly Editorial Board meeting;
This is a senior role that requires previous experience of editorial work at an academic journal (or equivalent).
Individuals are appointed to all roles at JPRS for a three-year term. Job-sharing between two people is permitted for all roles including this one. We estimate this role would require a commitment of 2-3 hours per week.
Please send any queries along with applications consisting of a covering letter (max 2 pages) and CV (max 3 pages) to Professor Eric Selinger at executive.editor@jprstudies.org by 30 November 2024. In your covering letter, please outline why you are interested in the position, and any relevant experience.