A highly renowned publisher of medical journals is looking to recruit an ambitious and motivated individual to join their journals publishing team as a Commissioning Editor. This role is a fabulous opportunity for an individual with some proven commissioning experience in journals publishing looking to develop their career within commissioning.
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Commissioning high quality and relevant content, and liaising with potential contributors/authors
- Building close relationships editorial boards and key decision makers
- Oversee the peer review process and make decisions on manuscripts
- Reviewing submitted manuscripts for suitability and quality
- Manage and develop your own suite of journals and keeping up to date with competitor activity
- work with other in-house departments such as marketing, production etc. to promote your own journals
The successful person will be educated to degree level with a biomedical degree (essential) with the ability to demonstrate an interest in scientific/medical publishing. You will have proven commissioning experience within biomedical journals which you are looking to build upon; you will possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to work as part of a team and have excellent time management skills.
For further details, please forward your CV outlining your interest and salary expectations.