Life Sciences Acquisition Editor with Uncapped Commissions

JoVE; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Impact on science acceleration

Global teams and collaboration

Internal promotion path

Job summary

JoVE is seeking an Acquisition Editor to recruit new authors and content for JoVE Journal. You will guide authors through submission and collaborate with Guest Editors to assemble Methods Collections, expanding our scientific content library.

Build a robust network of researchers to drive submissions and coordinate with the peer review team to publish manuscripts. Achieve monthly acquisition targets and advance JoVE’s mission.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences required.
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-driven with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the publishing process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit new authors, guiding them through the manuscript submission process for JoVE Journal.
• Contact potential Guest Editors and collaborate with them to build a Methods Collection.
• Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists/journal authors to drive content acquisition and grow submission rates.
• Collaborate with the peer review team to facilitate the publication of manuscripts.
• Meet or exceed monthly acquisition targets.

Skills

Fluent English

Networking

Communication

Results-driven

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

Publishing knowledge

Editorial workflow software

Job description

JoVE is seeking an Acquisition Editor to recruit new authors and content for JoVE Journal. You will guide authors through submission and collaborate with Guest Editors to assemble Methods Collections, expanding our scientific content library.

Build a robust network of researchers to drive submissions and coordinate with the peer review team to publish manuscripts. Achieve monthly acquisition targets and advance JoVE’s mission.