JCA Editorial Assistant
Open to grads, the Editorial Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of the Journal of Cultural Analytics at Princeton University's Center for Digital Humanities.
The Center for Digital Humanities seeks a graduate student Editorial Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the Journal of Cultural Analytics. This role offers excellent exposure to academic publishing and digital scholarship.
Responsibilities:
- Manage submission intake and reviewer database
- Prepare manuscripts and supporting materials for editors and peer reviewers
- Coordinate correspondence with authors and reviewers
- Maintain publication timeline and track manuscript workflows
- Assist with editorial review database expansion
- Support the journal website and online platform
- Attend editorial meetings and contribute to planning discussions
Minimal Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (in progress or completed)
- Excellent organizational and written communication skills
- Familiarity with academic publishing workflows
- Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and content management systems
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with humanities scholarship, familiarity with digital publishing platforms, basic copyediting knowledge.
Hours and Compensation: 3-5 hrs/week; $25/hr
To Apply
Email your resume and a short cover letter (no more than 1 page) describing your experience and interest in the position to Meredith Martin (Professor, English; Director, CDH).
About the Journal
The Journal of Cultural Analytics is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication based at Princeton's Center for Digital Humanities. We publish innovative scholarship at the intersection of literary studies, digital humanities, and quantitative analysis. Our mission is to foster rigorous, collaborative research that uses computational and statistical methods to understand cultural texts and phenomena.