At a Glance
- Tasks: Attract high-quality submissions and support authors throughout the publishing journey.
- Company: Leading scholarly journals portfolio with a focus on environmental and water sciences.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to lead Special Issues and drive journal performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in research dissemination and connect with global scientific communities.
- Qualifications: Proactive mindset and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: On Application
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Journals Commissioning Editor to help drive the growth and success of a leading scholarly journals portfolio. Working closely with the Head of Journals, you will be responsible for attracting high-quality submissions, building strong relationships with authors and editors, and delivering an outstanding author experience throughout the publishing journey. You will play a key role in commissioning new content, managing manuscript transfers across the portfolio, and supporting the development of Special Issues that align with strategic publishing priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the dissemination of research in the environmental and water sciences sector, helping ensure that important scientific discoveries reach the global communities that can benefit from them most.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to authors, providing guidance and support throughout the submission and publication process.
- Drive the acquisition and retention of high-quality journal content in line with portfolio growth objectives.
- Deliver annual commissioning targets and contribute to the achievement of wider journal performance goals.
- Lead the development and execution of the Special Issues programme, including identifying and recruiting Guest Editors, evaluating proposals, and ensuring successful publication of commissioned content.
- Manage and optimise manuscript referral.
Journals Commissioning Editor in London employer: MORGAN HEALEY
As a Journals Commissioning Editor in London, you will join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to advancing scholarly communication in the environmental and water sciences. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. With a hybrid working model, we ensure a healthy work-life balance while empowering you to make a meaningful impact on global research dissemination.
