Strategic Journals Editor for STM & OA Growth

Duncan Professionals Limited t/a Redwood; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing membership organisation in Hertfordshire is seeking a motivated Managing Editor for a 12-month contract. This role involves developing a list of journals by working closely with editorial boards to meet their strategic needs. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing STM journals, with knowledge of publishing processes and strong time management skills. Opportunity to represent the company at scientific conferences is included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a list of STM journals, ideally with Open Access.
• Sound knowledge of publishing processes.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop an assigned list of journals by building high performing editorial boards.
• Identify and deliver individual journal's strategic needs.
• Promote journals through relevant marketing channels.

Skills

Experience in managing STM journals

Strong time management skills

High degree of literacy and numeracy

Job description

A growing membership organisation in Hertfordshire is seeking a motivated Managing Editor for a 12-month contract. This role involves developing a list of journals by working closely with editorial boards to meet their strategic needs. The successful candidate will have proven experience managing STM journals, with knowledge of publishing processes and strong time management skills. Opportunity to represent the company at scientific conferences is included.