Commissioning Editors - Content Acquisition

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global academic publishing organisation seeks Commissioning Editors for their Content Acquisition Team in London. The roles involve commissioning high-quality articles for health and medicine journals, conducting analyses of academic fields, and engaging with researchers. Offering a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, this position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in academic publishing and a genuine interest in open science.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

25 days of annual leave

Comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant academic or working experience in medicine and health disciplines.
• Experience in academic/STM journals publishing is highly desirable.
• Ability to work well with local and global colleagues at all levels.
• Interest in Open Science and related matters.

Responsibilities

• Drive article submissions across a portfolio of medicine and health journals.
• Conduct structured analyses of relevant academic fields to pinpoint growth areas.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans targeting key researchers and groups.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality content across the journal portfolio.
• Maintain strong networks with researchers, authors, and partners.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Effective prioritization

Proactive problem-solving

Network building

Education

Degree in a scientific subject

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 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.

This role will involve undertaking detailed analysis of academic fields and growth areas, understanding the breadth of research outputs in those 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.

About the role

In this pivotal position, you will:

• Commission High-Quality Articles: Drive article submissions across a portfolio of medicine and health journals.
• Conduct In-Depth Analysis: Regularly analyse academic fields and growth areas to identify opportunities for new content.
• Engage with Researchers: Build relationships within the research community and promote the benefits of publishing with our client.
• Collaborate: Work closely with journal editors, editorial boards, and internal teams to ensure seamless content delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct structured analyses of relevant academic fields to pinpoint growth areas.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans targeting key researchers and groups.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality content across the journal portfolio.
• 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:

• Background: Relevant academic or working experience in medicine and health disciplines; experience in academic/STM journals publishing is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, effective prioritization, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Educated to degree level: Ideally in a scientific subject
• 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.

What is on offer:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a highly competitive remuneration package.
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility with three days in our London office and two days working from home.
• Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave, an extra day off for your birthday, and three additional discretionary days during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a competitive pension scheme, life assurance, and more!

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

Closing date for applications is 17 th August 2025

This role is based in the UK, and candidates must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.

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