Open Library of Humanities CHASE Placement

The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) is a multi-award winning open access publisher seeking a CHASE student placement to assist with Editorial, Marketing and Technical duties as part of our small, hardworking team. The position is fully set up for remote working, so there is no travel requirement involved, and applications for full or part time placements will be considered.

Placement start date: June 2025

Application deadline: Tuesday 1st April 2025

During the placement, you will gain editorial, marketing, technical and administrative experience specifically tailored to the growing academic-adjacent career path of online academic publishing under the supervision of the OLH team. The placement holder will have the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the publishing process, from copyediting and production to experience using our in-house publication platform, Janeway, checking editorial compliance to established publisher and journal policies, and other duties to assist across the OLH team as required.

While tasks across our editorial, marketing and technical teams will be part of the role, the placement can also be tailored towards to the holder’s skills and interests by discussion prior to appointment. The placement is available for 6 months full time, or equivalent part time for up to 12 months by arrangement.

Selection criteria

• Excellent understanding of open access publishing and the Open Library of Humanities

• A strong belief in open access publishing

• Knowledge of academic conventions and writing styles in the humanities disciplines

• An interest in the digital humanities and digital publishing

• Highly proficient speaker and writer in the English language with a strong background in academic writing in the humanities

• Ability to work to deadlines and keep track of a range of ongoing tasks and schedules

• Excellent administrative skills

• Strong interpersonal communications skills with the ability to work collaboratively and supportively as part of a team, and handle a wide range of internal and external contacts tactfully and persuasively

• Ability to work independently with initiative, and an analytical approach to problem solving

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Experience of updating websites and working with content management systems

• Experience of working with a journal publishing platform or experience working with an academic journal in some capacity is desirable, but not essential for the role.

• Applicant must be a PhD student funded by CHASE, researching at a CHASE institution.

How to apply

To apply for this placement, please send a CV along with a one-page cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role to editorial@openlibhums.org. Your application should also indicate your availability, and whether you are applying on a full-time or part-time basis.