Journals Publishing Manager (Life Sciences)
A leading STM publisher based in Oxford is looking for a Journals Publishing Manager/Editor to take responsibility for a list of Life Sciences journals.
Key duties:
- Be responsible for the editorial management and development of a list titles
- Work within a subject team comprising editorial, marketing and production colleagues
- Support the Editorial Director in developing new sources of revenue
- Attend editorial board meetings, presenting formal reports / proposals
- Monitor contract terms for own titles and take responsibility for renewals
- Ensure client retention and assist in new business development
- Attend UK and oversees meetings and conferences as required
Experience / skills required:
- You must have prior experience working in an academic publishing environment
- Experience of managing scientific and/or life science journals is highly preferred for this role
- You will have an understanding of the key issues/debates in academic journal publishing
- Knowledge of journal publishing processes is essential
- You must have strong negotiating skills and strong presentation, written and oral communication skills
- You will be knowledge of the commercial environment for journals
- UK and overseas travel to meetings/conferences will be required
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk
Contact: Claire Louise Kemp
Tel: 01865 339628
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