Editor BenefitsJournal of Weather Changes
Leadership, visibility, and influence in climate science publishing.
Benefits of Serving
Editors gain recognition as leaders in atmospheric science and contribute to the integrity of the scientific record.
Professional Advantages
Leadership
Shape priorities in weather and climate research.
Networking
Collaborate with global experts and guest editors.
Recognition
Certificates and editorial listings.
Insight
Early exposure to emerging research.
Become an Editor
Join JWC and contribute your expertise to a global community.
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Time Commitment
Workloads are balanced and assigned based on expertise. The journal respects professional schedules.
Service Recognition
Letters of service and acknowledgements are available to document editorial contributions.
Professional Visibility
Editors are listed on the journal website and may be invited to contribute editorials or special issue leadership, increasing visibility within the climate science community.
Influence and Impact
Editorial roles help shape the direction of research by promoting rigorous, policy relevant scholarship and highlighting emerging priorities in weather and climate science.
Networking Opportunities
Editors collaborate with international peers, guest editors, and reviewers, building connections that support future research partnerships and conference activities.
Skill Development
Serving as an editor strengthens leadership, decision making, and critical evaluation skills that benefit research, teaching, and grant review.
Early Research Access
Editors see new research before publication, offering insight into emerging methods, datasets, and trends across atmospheric science.
Mentorship and Community
The editorial board supports early career researchers through constructive review practices and clear guidance on publishing standards.
Career Advancement
Editorial service demonstrates leadership for promotion and tenure reviews, grant applications, and professional society recognition.
Policy Relevance
Editors help elevate research that informs resilience planning, hazard communication, and decision making, strengthening the real world impact of the journal.
Support Resources
JWC provides editorial guidance, policy documentation, and staff support to streamline the review process and reduce administrative burden.
Special Issue Leadership
Editors may propose or lead special issues on emerging themes, gaining visibility and shaping research agendas in climate and weather science through curated collections and targeted outreach. This leadership can lead to invited talks, collaborations, and broader recognition across interdisciplinary networks. Editors also gain insight into emerging funding priorities and can align their own research strategies to support future grants and partnerships in practice.
