Global Publishing Director: Strategy, Growth & Partnerships

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior portfolio leadership role focused on growing a global portfolio of scholarly journals. You will guide strategic plans, lead a diverse team, and drive collaborations across editors, societies, and the research community.

The role requires deep understanding of scholarly publishing, strong analytics, and a track record of developing high-performing teams in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading portfolios and teams to drive growth in a scientific or scholarly publishing context.
• Proven ability to shape portfolio strategy with market insight and long-term impact.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to translate insights into business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management across editors, societies, and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead strategic plans to grow a global portfolio of journals.
• Lead, manage, and nurture a high-performing team.
• Develop inclusive environments to attract and retain top talent.
• Cultivate partnerships with societies, editors, and journal owners.

Skills

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Data analytics

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior portfolio leadership role focused on growing a global portfolio of scholarly journals. You will guide strategic plans, lead a diverse team, and drive collaborations across editors, societies, and the research community.

The role requires deep understanding of scholarly publishing, strong analytics, and a track record of developing high-performing teams in a matrixed environment.