It takes a team to publish a journal! Different journals use different titles for editorial team members and allocate their duties somewhat differently. However, the following roles and responsibilities are most common.

Editor-in-Chief – provides leadership and takes primary responsibility for the journal, manages the editorial team, serves as liaison to the editorial board, provides the public face of the journal

Editor – member of the editorial team, may be responsible for a particular subject area or section of the journal (e.g., book reviews, news column); there may be two or more editors

Managing Editor – responsible for coordinating all steps of the publishing process and communication among all participants; focuses on logistics and technical concerns

Copyeditor – edits manuscripts for spelling, punctuation, and grammar before publication

Designer – creates journal covers and formats manuscripts

Editorial Board Members – serve as advisors/consultants, assist with recruiting authors and promoting the journal