Associate Publisher

RX Brasil; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate Publisher to manage a portfolio of social sciences journals. You will work with editors, societies, and researchers to grow content, improve journal performance, and explore new publishing formats and channels.

You will use market insight and data analytics to shape portfolio strategy, negotiate contracts, and oversee editorial budgets while collaborating across cultures and locations. Travel 2–4 times per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in publishing, ideally in scholarly journals.
• Evidence of setting goals, achieving them, and making a positive impact on a journal or programme.
• Excellent networking and communication skills in English.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage multiple responsibilities, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively across cultures, locations, and organisational levels.
• A data-driven approach and an interest in how publishing is evolving.
• Financial and commercial awareness, with an understanding of how journals can develop and grow.
• Good judgment when using AI tools, including knowing when outputs can be relied upon and when they require review.
• Willingness to travel, on average 2 to 4 trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Follow market developments in publishing and research and identify needs and opportunities for your journals and the communities they serve.
• Develop portfolio strategies using market knowledge and data analysis to support STMJ objectives and maintain journal competitiveness.
• Grow journal content through portfolio development, acquisitions, and exploration of new content formats, extensions, and channels.
• Negotiate and manage contractual relationships with journal editors.
• Manage the editorial fees budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with editors, editorial boards, research institutes, societies, funding bodies, and other members of the research community.
• Contribute to wider STMJ and cross-business projects, including new products, services, business models, and process improvements.

Skills

Networking

Communication

Data-driven

AI tools judgment

Education

Degree level

Job description

Are you passionate about scholarly publishing and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of academic research?Do you enjoy building strong relationships, using data to inform decisions, and working with global research communities to drive journal success?About our TeamOur STMJ (Science, Technology, and Medical Journals) team publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives progress across scientific and medical disciplines. We collaborate closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and societies to ensure the integrity and impact of the published work. Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology, we help global research communities discover, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge that advances science and improves lives.About the RoleWe are looking for an Associate Publisher to manage a portfolio of social sciences journals. In this role, you will work closely with editors, editorial boards, societies, and research communities to develop and grow successful journals. You will combine market insight, data analysis, relationship building, and publishing expertise to help shape portfolio strategy and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation.ResponsibilitiesFollow market developments in publishing and research and identify needs and opportunities for your journals and the communities they serve.Develop portfolio strategies using market knowledge and data analysis to support STMJ objectives and maintain journal competitiveness.Grow journal content through portfolio development, acquisitions, and exploration of new content formats, extensions, and channels.Negotiate and manage contractual relationships with journal editors.Manage the editorial fees budget.Build and maintain relationships with editors, editorial boards, research institutes, societies, funding bodies, and other members of the research community.Contribute to wider STMJ and cross-business projects, including new products, services, business models, and process improvements.RequirementsExperience in publishing, ideally in scholarly journals, is preferable but not essential.Evidence of setting goals, achieving them, and making a positive impact on a journal or programme.Excellent networking and communication skills in English.Ability to adapt to change, manage multiple responsibilities, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively across cultures, locations, and organisational levels.A data-driven approach and an interest in how publishing is evolving.Financial and commercial awareness, with an understanding of how journals can develop and grow.Good judgment when using AI tools, including knowing when outputs can be relied upon and when they require review.Educated to Degree levelWillingness to travel, on average 2 to 4 trips per year.Work in a Way That Works for YouWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.About the BusinessA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights .