At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a list of STM journals, commissioning content and building editorial boards.
- Company: A growing membership organisation based in Hertfordshire, just 20 minutes from London.
- Benefits: 12-month contract with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity to represent the company at scientific conferences and collaborate with marketing teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the publishing world while working with scientific communities.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in managing STM journals and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you an experienced journals editorial professional looking for that next move in your career?
We have a super new role for an STM journals editorial professional.
A growing membership organisation based in Hertfordshire (20 minutes from London by train) is looking for a motivated Managing Editor to grow an assigned list of journals by development and commissioning content.
This role is initially a 12 month contract.
The Managing Editor will be responsible for developing a list of journals by building high performing editorial boards and working closely with them to identify and deliver the individual journal’s strategic needs.
Working with the wider journals team, this role will build citations and relevance of published content and will run and use reports from the peer review system to drive development plans and improvement strategies.
The role will also involve working with the marketing team to ensure that journals are promoted through relevant channels and you will have the opportunity to represent the company at scientific conferences as required.
This is a highly important role for the team and the successful person will have proven experience in managing a list of STM journals, ideally with experience of Open Access.
You will have a sound knowledge of publishing processes, strong time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and a high degree of literacy and numeracy.
This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to build on their journals experience and who is ready for more responsibility.
For further information, please send your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest and salary expectations.
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Managing Editor - Journals in Stevenage employer: Duncan Professionals Limited t/a Redwood
Join a leading publisher in Oxford, where you will embark on an exciting journey in the publishing industry as a Publishing Assistant. Our vibrant work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on nurturing talent, we offer a supportive environment that encourages innovation and allows you to make a meaningful impact from day one.
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