Publisher

Wolters Kluwer; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer in the United States is seeking a Publishing Manager to oversee the growth and editorial development of a portfolio of scholarly journals. You will collaborate with editors, medical societies, and internal teams to drive success, improve publication quality, and enhance author and society engagement.

You will monitor financial performance, manage budgets, and analyze KPIs to support strategic decisions while coordinating production, content updates, and metadata across platforms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of print and digital publishing experience; STM publishing preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (editorial, production, marketing, sales, technology).
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing deadlines.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and preparing editorial/board reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop publishing strategies for an assigned journal portfolio in collaboration with the Associate Director, Medical Journals.
• Manage editorial development of journals through communication with editors, authors, and societies.
• Build relationships with editors and society partners to support growth and success.
• Monitor financial performance and contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Gather and analyze KPIs to prepare reports for boards and partners.
• Collaborate to enhance journal processes, products, features, and services.
• Support contract renewals, new business opportunities, and sponsorships.
• Promote journals through conferences, campaigns, and events.
• Synthesize feedback to identify product and service improvements.
• Provide project management support to track milestones and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure timely publication, metadata updates, and platform content management.

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

LOCATION

Hybrid - 8 days a month (see hybrid office locations on the posting)

OVERVIEW

You will manage and support the growth of a portfolio of scholarly publications, overseeing editorial development, stakeholder relationships, journal performance, and publishing initiatives. Working closely with editors, society partners, and cross-functional teams, you will help drive the success of both society-owned and proprietary journals while ensuring high-quality publication outcomes and strong author, editor, and society engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the Associate Director, Medical Journals, to support the development and execution of publishing strategies for an assigned journal portfolio.
• Manages the editorial development of journals within the assigned portfolio through regular communication and collaboration with editors, authors, medical societies, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with editors, society partners, and other key stakeholders to support journal growth and success.
• Monitors journal and portfolio financial performance and results and contributes to budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Gathers and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to prepare reports for editorial boards, society partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and enhance journal processes, products, features, and services.
• Supports contract renewals, new business opportunities, sponsorship initiatives, and other activities that contribute to portfolio growth.
• Promotes assigned journals through conferences, meetings, email campaigns, and other activities that increase awareness, engagement, and market presence.
• Synthesizes stakeholder and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements and service improvements.
• Provides project management support by coordinating activities, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely completion of key initiatives.
• Ensures timely and accurate publication, digital content updates, and metadata management across publishing platforms.
• Contributes to departmental and cross-functional projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that support the broader goals and strategic priorities of the Medical Journals business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Experience : 3+ years of print and digital publishing experience; STM publishing preferred including:

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including editorial, production, marketing, sales, technology, and business development.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritizing competing deadlines.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, contract management, or business planning activities is preferred.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and preparing reports for editorial boards, society partners, or senior leadership.

Other Skills

• Excellent writing, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proficient in content preparation and publishing processes
• Advanced capability in supporting publishing activities
• Competence in analyzing feedback to enhance content
• Proven organizational and planning skills with attention to detail
• MS Office proficiency with Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Teams
• Familiarity with web development protocols and technologies

TRAVEL

approximately 15% to include domestic travel to conferences, strategic planning meetings, etc. Some international travel may be required.

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Compensation

$53,700.00 - $91,950.00 USD

This role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information

• Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.