Job Purpose
Based in the Sage India office, the Editorial Assistant is responsible for supporting the successful management of manuscript submissions for Sage Open by performing extended scope checks, facilitating reviewer selection and invitations, and ensuring the effective progression of manuscripts through the peer review process using Sage Track, Sage's online manuscript management system.
The role requires delivering high-quality operational support, maintaining professional communication with editors, authors, reviewers, and internal stakeholders, and contributing to the achievement of service levels, quality standards, and workflow efficiency. The Editorial Assistant will manage assigned manuscripts across scope checking and reviewer selection activities in accordance with the Work Allocation Plan (WAP).
Key Responsibilities
Manuscript Processing & Peer Review Support
• Perform detailed scope and submission compliance checks on manuscripts submitted through Sage Track, ensuring readiness for peer review.

• Review manuscript files and metadata for completeness, accuracy,



and adherence to journal requirements.

• Identify, source, invite, and assign suitable reviewers and Article Editors for manuscript submissions.

• Support Article Editors throughout the peer review process, including reviewer invitations, assignment management, and review completion activities.

• Monitor manuscript progress and ensure timely movement through workflow stages.

Stakeholder Communication & Service Delivery
• Respond promptly and professionally to emails, Halo tickets, and stakeholder queries.

• Maintain high-quality communication with editors, authors, reviewers, and internal Sage colleagues.

• Ensure responses to stakeholder correspondence are provided within agreed service levels (typically within 48 hours, excluding weekends and public holidays).

• Follow up proactively with authors, reviewers, and editors regarding pending actions, overdue reviews, and workflow requir

📌 Editorial Assistant-Sage Open (Gurugram)
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📍 Gurugram