Commissioning Editor - Content Acquisition

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global academic publishing organisation is seeking two Commissioning Editors to join their Content Acquisition Team in London. This hybrid role involves commissioning high-quality articles and engaging with researchers in the medical and health sectors. Ideal candidates will have a degree in biological sciences, relevant publishing experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave and life assurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Day off on your birthday

Good pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Relevant publishing experience in medicine or healthcare disciplines.
• Degree ideally in biological science.
• High level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured analyses of academic fields.
• Commission high-quality articles across journals.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in biological science

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

Redwood is very excited to be working with a leading global academic publishing organisation which is looking to hire 2 Commissioning Editors to join their Content Acquisition Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the commissioning of high-quality scientific articles, ensuring a steady pipeline of published material across a range of diverse medicine and health journals.

These roles are offered on a hybrid basis with at least 3 days a week in their London office and 2 days working from home. This role is based in the UK and candidates must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.

This role will involve undertaking analysis of academic fields and growth areas, and engaging with researchers, building relationships with the research community and will work closely with the Journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as internal editorial teams. These roles offer the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a thriving business.

In this pivotal position, some of the responsibilities will include:

• Conduct structured analyses of relevant academic fields to pinpoint growth areas to identify opportunities for new content.
• Commission high-quality articles – drive article submissions across a portfolio of journals
• Develop and implement commissioning plans targeting key researchers and groups.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality content across the journal portfolio.
• Work closely with journal editors, editorial boards and internal teams.
• Maintain strong networks with researchers, authors, and key partners.
• Uphold editorial policies and continually enhance your knowledge of subject areas.

• Who we’re looking for:

  • Relevant journals publishing experience from the medicine or healthcare disciplines, or other biological journals background, with experience in academic/STM journals publishing.
  • Strong analytical abilities, effective prioritisation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Degree educated ideally in a biological science subject
  • High level of computer literacy, including MS Office and internet browsers; experience with Salesforce is a plus.
  • Ability to work well with local and global colleagues at all levels
  • Interest in Open Science: A genuine interest in open access, open data, and publishing and related matter.

  This role offers a highly competitive salary with great benefits, including, 25 days annual leave, a day off on your birthday, good pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme and much more!

  If you're passionate about shaping the future of academic publishing in the medicine and health sectors, we want to hear from you!

  For further information, please send your CV and a short cover note to: [e-mail]