Commissioning Editor- Content Acquisition Team (US)

Taylor & Francis Group

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary: $65,000 - $75,000

15 days paid vacation

10 paid sick days

401(k) with employer match

Flexible working culture

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company is seeking a Commissioning Editor to enhance its Medicine and Health journals. You will commission high-quality articles, conduct field analyses, and collaborate with the research community. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in academic publishing and a passion for advancing scholarly research. This is a full-time role based in Philadelphia, offering a supportive workplace and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

Experience conducting structured analysis in academic fields.
Ability to build relationships with researchers.
High level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Commission high-quality article submissions.
Conduct analysis of academic fields.
Develop relationships with researchers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Collaboration

Education

Relevant academic background in Medicine and Health

Experience in academic publishing

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa company. Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives.

What you will be doing

As a member of our global Content Acquisition Team, the key purpose of this Commissioning Editor role is to commission high-quality article submissions, delivering an ongoing pipeline of published material across a broad scope of Taylor & Francis Medicine and Health Journals. Given the portfolio of assigned journals, the Content Acquisition Team is particularly interested in applicants with an biomedical sciences background.

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 to build awareness of the benefits of publishing with Taylor & Francis. You will need to build relationships with the research community and work closely alongside our journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as internal Editorial teams.

Regularly conduct structured analysis of relevant academic fields, using a range of tools, to identify areas of growth and potential opportunities to drive article submissions across the portfolio.
You will identify key target researchers and research groups to develop and implement structured commissioning plans.
You will commission high-quality, relevant content for a range of titles across our journal portfolio, delivering content within specified timeframes.
You will build strong networks with these researchers via 1:1 discussion, presentations, conference attendance, etc., and engage them in discussion regarding potential Article Collections and submissions to Taylor & Francis journals. You will work closely with them to act as key ambassadors and advocates to encourage submissions from their community.
You will liaise closely with editors, authors, and other key partners to ensure delivery of the content pipeline.
You will develop a thorough knowledge of our Editorial Policies, ensuring these are followed at all times.
You will continually build your knowledge across subject areas, developing your profile as a Commissioning Editor.
You will work closely with your team members to enable flexibility and ensure targets are met.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

A relevant academic or working background across disciplines within Medicine and Health
Experience working in academic publishing
Strong organisational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize effectively and to work to (often competing) deadlines
A positive and pro-active approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex troubleshooting
Able to work cooperatively with local and global colleagues at all levels
A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office, Outlook and internet browsers; experience with Salesforce is desirable)
Active interest in open access, open data, and open science, as well as in publishing and related matters
Note that although clear written communication and some light editing skills will be required, this is not a copywriter/content editor role

What we offer in return

Annual salary range: $65,000 - $75,000
An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
15 days paid vacation
10 paid sick days
2 Paid floating holidays + paid day off for your birthday each year
3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
4 paid volunteering days each year
Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid leave for significant life events; i.e. moving or wedding
Medical, vision, dental, and other voluntary benefits
401(k) + employer match
Seasonal social and charitable events

What you should know

Closing Date for applications: 14 September 2025
Must have the right to live and work in the United States
Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilize our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Philadelphia PA to ensure that as a balanced worker, they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required. Time spent in the office will be up to 3 days per week.

Being you at Taylor and Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact your Talent Partner at thomas.barrett@taylorandfrancis.com. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

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