Publisher (STM)

Taylor & Francis Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary between $90,000 - $99,000

15 days paid vacation

10 paid sick days

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

A leading academic publishing firm is seeking a Publisher in Philadelphia to manage a growing portfolio of scientific journals. The successful candidate will oversee publishing strategies, build strategic partnerships with academic societies, and ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in scholarly publishing and strong communication skills. This role requires in-person work three days a week, promoting work-life balance with comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in scholarly publishing.
• Knowledge of publishing best practices.
• Strong subject matter expertise or interest in relevant field.
• Experience with external partners including Editors and Editorial Boards.
• Experience gathering competitive intelligence.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the academic journals portfolio.
• Deliver strategic plans for quality and profitability.
• Build partnerships with academic societies and editors.
• Ensure compliance with publishing policies.
• Optimize processes for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Proven track record in scholarly publishing

Knowledge of publishing best practices

Strong subject matter expertise

Experience with external partners

Experience with recruitment of Academic Editors

Understanding of financial reporting

Competitive intelligence and market analysis

Strong communication skills

Job description

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa business. Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals, and we aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding by providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their potential.

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Publisher to join the Science, Technology and Medicine journals team. The Publisher will be responsible for our growing portfolio of journals, managing titles across both Open Access and Open Select models.

The successful candidate will be part of our highly motivated team, supporting Taylor & Francis wider success through the management of high-profile academic journals. Our Science, Technology and Medicine portfolio publishes at the cutting edge of academic research, working with leaders in academia, healthcare and industry.

As part of our global cross-functional publishing team this role will work closely with colleagues in our offices in Auckland, Melbourne, Oxford and Philadelphia, as well as external global partners.

What you'll be doing

• Portfolio Management and Growth
  • Creating and delivering strategic development plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability for our Science, Technology and Medicine portfolio.
  • Overseeing and managing P&Ls under the direction of an Executive Publisher.
  • Meeting and wherever possible exceeding revenue and article volume targets.
  • Building, maintaining and sharing knowledge of market need and competitor activity to inform journal development.
  • Managing the successful transition to Taylor & Francis of acquired titles.
  • Working with external Editors, Editorial teams and internal colleagues to commission and acquire new content.
• Relationship Management
  • Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with academic societies.
  • Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with journal editors and potential editors from relevant academic communities.
  • Developing networks within academic communities to position Taylor & Francis as a subject leader.
  • Representing Taylor & Francis Journals at conferences and editorial board meetings.
  • Championing portfolio initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with the team to exchange ideas, share best practices, and offer support.
  • Supporting the business during negotiations, working with their manager to ensure positive outcomes for all parties.
• Operational Excellence
  • Ensuring compliance with Taylor & Francis Journals policies and best practices.
  • Optimising publishing processes for efficiency and quality.
  • Collaborating with the Editorial Services team and across departments to ensure publication quality and timeliness.
  • Taking accountability for personal learning and skills development.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Proven track record of working in scholarly publishing.
• Knowledge of publishing best practices and policies, including publication ethics, funder mandates and industry trends.
• Strong subject matter expertise or genuine interest in a relevant field.
• Experience working with external partners, including Editors, Editorial Boards, and Society leadership.
• Experience with recruitment and engagement of external Academic Editors.
• Understanding of financial reporting and analysis as relates to academic journals and prior P&L responsibility.
• Experience gathering competitive intelligence and performing market analysis.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information

What we're offering in return:

• Annual salary ranging from $90,000 - $99,000 + bonus
• Salary commensurate to level of experience
• 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
• 4 paid volunteering days per year
• Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for significant life events; e.g. 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: 19 January 2026

• Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis; we will interview while advertising. Apply at the earliest opportunity.
• Must have the right to live and work in the United States.
• In-Person Time: The balanced working model requires candidates to be onsite three days per week (roughly 60% of work time). Candidates should live within a commutable distance of Philadelphia, PA or Boca Raton, FL.

Work/Life Balance and Development

We care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We provide opportunities to develop through a Taylor & Francis Development Plan and ongoing training and professional development.

Interview Process

We may contact you for an initial screening conversation or a short video interview, followed by a competency-based interview (virtual or in person), and a final second-stage interview before an offer is made. If you need adjustments to participate fully in the process, please ask us. Contact [e-mail].

Being ‘You’ at Taylor & Francis

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed requirement. Taylor & Francis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity and support our colleagues in being their true selves. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

For more about our business and careers, visit our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers or Our LinkedIn Life Page.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management

Industries

• Book and Periodical Publishing