Strategic STM Journal Publisher — Growth & Partnerships

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

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.