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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior scientific journal editor in the United States is $83,110.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Scientific Journal Editor vs Scientific Journal Editor?

AspectSenior Scientific Journal EditorScientific Journal Editor
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (PhD or equivalent), extensive editorial experienceSimilar academic qualifications, less experience required
Work EnvironmentLeads editorial teams, makes strategic decisionsManages manuscript review, editing, and peer review processes
Industry UsageOften in established journals, higher responsibility rolesEntry to mid-level editorial positions in scientific publishing

The main difference is that a Senior Scientific Journal Editor typically holds a higher level of responsibility, overseeing editorial teams and strategic decisions, while a Scientific Journal Editor focuses on managing manuscript reviews and editing. Both roles require strong scientific credentials, but the senior position involves more leadership and experience.

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Journal Editor (Research)

Baltimore, MD • On-site, Remote

Johns Hopkins University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Johns Hopkins University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

We are seeking a Journal Editor who will determine and plan editorial content and manage publication and distribution of in-house and/or external publication(s). Serves as an information specialist and brings expertise to scientific and/or promotional editing and writing.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Edit and/or produce written materials/manuscripts, and ensure technical accuracy, editorial consistency, clarity, and appropriateness for the target audience using technical/scientific knowledge of the subject matter.
  • Plan layouts, contract with vendors, review copy.
  • Design layout and oversee production.
  • Research story ideas and assign or write articles.
  • Plan and manage budgets.
  • Oversee advertising activities.
  • Supervise or oversee related staff.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to create structure and form in the writing and editing of manuals and other communication vehicles.
  • Perform literature reviews and Internet research on selected topics.
  • Collaborate with authors on content development, editing, and submission of journal articles.
  • Guide the work of design/desktop publishing staff in developing content for internal and external audiences.
  • Apply subject matter expertise to edit manuscripts and other journal features.
  • Interact with authors on changes, agreement to copyright release and mandatory charges, deadlines, and production requirements.
  • Oversee the administrative function of the journal, e.g., publication budget, basic copy editing of non-scientific portions of the journal, editorial board meeting content and scheduling, advertising space and advertising goals, maintenance of on-line editing systems.
  • May establish author guidelines, resource materials, and make recommendations for overall format for journals
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  • Three years of related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral Degree in related field.
  • Five years of related experience, preferably with the journal, Review of Educational Research.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications
  • Ability to understand scientific information, including theory, quantitative and qualitative data, and the preferred structure of scientific journal manuscripts.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
  • Editing - Intermediate
  • Editorial Process - Intermediate
  • Project Management - Intermediate
  • Proofreading - Intermediate
  • Reporting Writing - Intermediate
  • Style Guides - Intermediate
  • Visual Design - Intermediate
  • Writing - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Editor II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Journal Editor (Research)
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $33.06 - $57.87 HRLY ($40.00 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Research
Personnel area: School of Education

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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Year founded

1876

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