Associate Publisher

Wiley Global Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned publishing company in Oxford is seeking an Associate Publisher responsible for maintaining and developing a list of journals. The role requires evaluating program performance, managing editor activities, and establishing relationships within the scientific community. Ideal candidates should possess significant publishing knowledge, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to present effectively. Join a dedicated team that embraces diversity and continuous learning, with competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a publishing role or practice in research.
• Receives guidance and overall direction from the manager.
• Able to solve straightforward problems using judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a subject area to grow submissions.
• Manage performance of external journal editors.
• Collaborate with teams for efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Expanded conceptual knowledge of publishing

Collaborative relationship establishment

Presentation creation and delivery

Independent problem solving

Revenue potential development

Ability to travel

Job description

Job Description

Location: Oxford GBR

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are the background you bring and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences your perspectives and your passion; its in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role

The Associate Publisher is responsible for the maintenance and development of a list of journals across a related subject area. The Associate Publisher will continuously and proactively evaluate the performance of the program as it relates to Wiley and department objectives. The Associate Publisher meets objectives with regard to content growth including submissions acceptances and published articles. The AssociatePublisher monitors the external competitive landscape and matches developments in the external market to publishing and growth opportunities in the list. The Associate Publisher is expected to develop and maintain a network of scientific editors and board members associated with the relevant list and continuously engage with them to gain insight awareness and feedback on opportunities in the field. The Associate Publisher manages Editor performance and is expected to meet regularly with journal Editors to review and report performance. When needed the Associate Publisher will also handle succession planning: creating transition plans and identifying successors for all relevant journals. The Associate Publisher is expected to organise maintain and report on activities to the Senior Manager and Senior Director in a timely manner.

How you will make an impact

• Develop a subject area to grow submissions and published output
• Creates plans and activities identified in the annual journal development planning cycle
• Proactively manage the performance of external journal editors
• Collaborate closely with Publishing Solutions & Performance team to implement initiatives that drive efficiency and productivity.
• Build and nurture internal and external partner relationships
• Build a strong network with external journal editors and be known in the community as a Wiley ambassador

What we look for

• Has expanded conceptual knowledge of publishing (experience in a publishing role or practice in research)
• Establishes collaborative relationships within Wiley and external organisations.
• Receives guidance and overall direction from the manager
• Creates and delivers presentations with impact
• Solves straightforward problems independently deriving a solution using judgement and experience
• Develops a list of related titles with growth / revenue potential
• Ability to travel when required

About Wiley

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the worlds most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement empowering knowledge‑seekers to transform todays biggest obstacles into tomorrows brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing we continue to evolve knowledge seekers steps into strides illuminating their path forward to personal educational and professional success at every stage. Around the globe we break down barriers for innovators empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields adapt their workforces and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status genetic information or based on any individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well‑being of all employees. We offer meeting‑free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads‑down work and professional development and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community learn and grow.

We are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wileys good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to geographic location skills and competencies.

Salary Range

28,100 GBP – 39,300 GBP

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

IC

Key Skills

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Monthly Salary

39,300 GBP

When applying please attach your resume / CV to be considered.