JCA Managing Editor

The Journal of Cultural Analytics (JCA) seeks a Managing Editor to support the day-to-day operations of a peer-reviewed, open-access journal at the forefront of computational and data-driven approaches to humanistic inquiry. The Managing Editor will ensure smooth, high-quality publication operations and will be a core member of the editorial team that includes faculty and graduate students at various institutions. JCA is published by the Center for Digital Humanities (CDH) at Princeton University.

This is a part-time, fully remote position offering up to 12 hours per week that will pay a wage of between $40-$50/hour depending on the applicant’s experience. The position is ideal for an experienced editorial professional looking to contribute to a dynamic, interdisciplinary publication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily editorial operations and coordinate workflow across editors, editorial assistants, copy editors, and typesetters
• Plan and manage editorial calendars, including special issues and short features
• Coordinate with the Janeway platform team on back-end updates, front-end design, and workflow documentation
• Coordinate with the CDH staff on marketing and communications strategy
• Review and approve final content before publication, ensuring alignment with editorial guidelines
• Manage freelance contributors including copy editors, typesetters, and special issue editors
• Generate bi-annual reports for the editorial committee based on publication data
• Develop and maintain editorial policies and procedures
• Assist in hiring and onboarding editorial assistants
• Facilitate regular team meetings and support budget preparation and management

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of editorial experience, including in a senior or management role
• Strong editing, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Comfort working in a digital-first, open-access publishing environment
• Experience with content management systems (familiarity with Janeway, Django a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to evolving workflows

Preferred

• Senior editorial experience 
• Management experience
• Background in journalism, communications, quantitative social science, digital humanities, or a related field 
• Familiarity with academia and academic work settings
• Familiarity with Crossref, datacite, and best practices in journal publishing 
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content performance analytics
• Demonstrated ability to manage editorial projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; advanced degree or experience in the humanities or academic publishing is welcome.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, CV, and two professional references to cdh-info@princeton.edu with the subject line “JCA Managing Editor Application." Application review begins August 1, 2026 with an anticipated start date September 1, 2026.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

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