Journal Development Manager - STM
Our client, a leading STM Publisher, requires a Journal Development Manager who will be responsible for the success of a defined set of journals including journals they directly manage and those managed by their direct reports. This involves conducting and overseeing the prioritisation of journals for development and the setting and implementation of journal plans accordingly.
Communication is a key part of this role, developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with our stakeholders (Editors, authors, reviewers, and societies) both directly and through management of (Senior) Journal Development Editors.
The role requires close liaison with other departments and also involves effective project management to achieve specific goals. The aims are to optimise the publishing service, optimise commercial opportunities and to increase market share of submissions and citations. The Journal Development Manager translates company strategy into journal development actions and provides experience and information to help shape the company strategy
Main Duties
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Editors-in-Chief, society contacts Editorial Board Members and other stakeholders, as their point of contact for publishing matters.
- Resolving queries and corresponding with Editors by email, phone and in person, ensuring that communications are responded to within a timely fashion, and escalating when required.
- Translate company strategy into journal development actions.
- Oversee (Senior) Journal Development Editors to set plans accordingly. Oversee implementation of plans, amending as required..
- Proactively flag and implement improvements to journal development processes where required.
- Ascertain and understand the current, and trends in, market share of your portfolio and the field.
- Work with Acquisitions Editors to research and identify gaps in the portfolio where there are opportunities for a new journal.
- Represent the company at scientific conferences when required to improve market knowledge, to network within the community, receive feedback on the journals and to promote open access.
- Provide line-management and training for (Senior) Journal Development Editors working on their own journals.
Skills & Experience:
- Educated to a degree level with a biomedical background
- Experience of working in an online environment
- Scientific editorial/publishing experience, including contact with editors, authors and reviewers
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- A positive and proactive approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex trouble-shooting.
- Able to respond to non-routine circumstances
- Good time management skills and the ability to drive a project through to completion
- Able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
- Willing to travel
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