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Featured Managing Editor x 2 – STM Journals

 

Competitive salary + benefits + bonus

A global research publisher with one of the most successful track records for growth over the last ten years is looking to recruit a Managing Editor to join their highly motivated and passionate journals team. A great opportunity for a hands-on journal development role, including article-level commissioning and selecting and inviting peer reviewers.

Industry  Academic Publishing Editorial Open Access STM

Function      

Duration  Full Time

Type  Permanent

Start Date  ASAP

 

Key responsibilities

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that journals publish high quality content consistently and in a timely manner
  • Engage in peer review processes as required; ensure that all published content meets the required ethical and scientific standards
  • Undertake to maintain strong subject knowledge within allocated journal fields, including via national and international conference attendance when required
  • Guide the editorial strategy of the allocated journals to ensure year-on-year journal growth
  • Responsible for developing the quality, profile, market share, budget and financial performance of journals within the assigned portfolios in line with Open Access team goals and wider strategy
  • Undertake any ethical peer review investigations, plagiarism, and duplication concerns on journals within assigned portfolio
  • Build and maintain positive relationships internally and with external partners, including journal editors and boards.

The successful candidate will have experience in journals publishing in an editorial role, ideally within an Open Access environment. A proactive approach with good commercial awareness and a strong understanding of the journals publishing business. Excellent communication and relationship management skills and the confidence to work with many internal and external stakeholders, including senior academics. A background in engineering or biomedical background to at least BSc level is essential.

 

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary + benefits + bonus.

How to apply

To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 809. For an initial, confidential discussion please call us on +44(0)1223632510.

Early applications are preferred.

Referral Scheme – Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send us contact details of anyone you would like to recommend to enquiries@telferpartners.com.

Equality Policy – Telfer Partners is committed to upholding a professional and impartial recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities policy ensures that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, age, disability, or union membership status.

 

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