Managing Editor

OMNISCIENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company in Singapore is looking for a skilled manager to oversee journal operations. Responsibilities include coordinating with editorial teams, maintaining relationships with publishers, and ensuring timely publication processes. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in academic publishing and a strong leadership background. This role provides the opportunity to enhance the journal's academic influence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in academic publishing.
• Familiarity with journal operations and academic workflows.
• Science or engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily operations and management of the journal.
• Coordinate communication among the editorial team and authors.
• Supervise the manuscript handling process.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Handling full spectrum of duties for the journal’s daily operations and management;
• Coordinate communication among the editorial team, reviewers, and authors;
• Supervise the manuscript handling process to ensure timely publication;
• Develop and implement the journal’s development strategy to enhance academic influence;
• Maintain good relationships with publishers, academic societies, and other partners.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or above, science/engineering background preferred;
• At least 3 years of experience in academic publishing;
• Familiarity with journal operations and academic publishing workflows;
• Strong leadership and team management skills