Publishing Editor

Nashville Public Radio; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Publishing is seeking a Publishing Editor to manage a fixed portfolio of journals, overseeing editorial and business operations. The role emphasizes finance, contracts, and project coordination rather than content editing, with opportunities to influence journal performance and strategic direction.

You will engage with editors, societies, and internal teams to ensure successful publication processes, contract renewals, and growth initiatives in a hybrid/remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; academic or scientific publishing experience preferred.
• At least two years publishing experience, preferably with an academic or scientific journal publisher.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the journal publication process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Public speaking and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and attention-to-detail abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Sage-owned and society journals.
• Develop strategies to improve journal performance, usage, and visibility.
• Implement departmental plans and trackers to support annual goals.
• Monitor bibliometrics, indexing, and Open Access developments; apply insights.
• Prepare reports and support editor contracts and renewals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate journal activities.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of scholarly publishing

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

HTML

Job description

This position is responsible for the financial, editorial management and development of a fixed portfolio of social and behavioral science journals. The Editor I position is expected to manage a full list, approximately 20‑30 journals, though quantity and complexity may vary. We are looking for a candidate who is eager to learn about and grow within the academic publishing industry, and is able to quickly pick up new information, think critically and creatively, and engage meaningfully with the daily work.

Please note that this position does not focus on writing or editing of our content as it primarily supports the business, technical, and administrative aspects of journal publishing.

Your New Role

Editorial & Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of Sage‑owned and society journals, balancing strategic development with day‑to‑day operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve journal performance, usage, citations, and visibility, including abstracting and indexing opportunities.
• Implement departmental plans and trackers to support annual goals, liaising with colleagues across departments as needed.
• Monitor journal performance, including bibliometrics, indexing opportunities, and Open Access developments, and apply insights to support growth.
• Prepare reports, organize editorial board meetings, and support editor contracts and renewals under manager guidance.
• Monitor and analyze bibliometrics, finances, and market trends to inform journal and portfolio strategy.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain positive relationships with editors, societies, authors, and reviewers to support journal success.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, production, etc.) to coordinate journal activities and resolve issues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with external partners, representing Sage with professionalism.

Financial & Contract Oversight

• Monitor financial performance of assigned journals and ensure revenue and cost targets are met.
• Manage society and editor contracts, including renewals, amendments, and negotiations in collaboration with internal collaborators.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to journal and departmental strategy, providing input on initiatives and projects within defined areas of responsibility.
• Participate in cross‑departmental committees and projects, sharing updates with the team in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate business judgment aligned with Sage’s mission, vision, and values.

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor Editorial Assistants and Associates as available, offering guidance and support to help develop skills.
• Contribute to a collaborative, solutions‑focused team environment.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Partner with editors and societies to improve diversity, equity, and belonging across author, editor, and board representation.
• Support initiatives that enhance accessibility and representation within publishing and research communities.

Professional Development & Industry Knowledge

• Stay current with industry trends, particularly Open Access, abstracting and indexing, and scholarly publishing developments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Sage’s strategy and goals, applying them to daily work.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, urgency, and quality in all tasks, including business communication and reporting.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Oversee and delegate administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain accurate files, reports, and expense management per company policies.
• Contribute to departmental projects, acquisitions, and technology initiatives, as needed.

Can you be our new Publishing Editor? Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of publishing experience required, preferably with an academic or scientific journal publisher.
• Demonstrated excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the journal publication process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Effective public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organizational, problem‑solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of how research is conducted.

Preferred

• Previous experience as editorial assistant, associate/assistant editor, managing editor, production editor or related positions.
• Intermediate‑to‑advanced Excel skills, including VBA and Macros.
• Familiarity with project management models and tools.
• Proficiency with HTML.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact [e-mail]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you’ll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company‑sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor’s and graduate‑level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day‑to‑day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high‑potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.