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Managing Editor - Open Access

Are you an experienced editorial professional looking for the next step in journals publishing? We have a fantastic role as Managing Editor, working for a highly successful, global academic publisher, based in the Oxford area within their Open Access journals portfolio.

Due to continued growth, this is a very exciting time for the organisation and this is a great opportunity to be part of this growth and become a vital member of this team in a role that will allow you to continually grow. Publishing across all subject areas, the role would suit a person who is adaptable and confident working with a diverse range of academics.

The Managing Editor will have an interest in open access and a track-record of successfully managing and developing scholarly journals.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing editorial and financial performance and development of a list of Open Access journals
  • Recruiting and working with external academic editors
  • Building and maintaining a strong network of contacts
  • Representing the Open Access division at board meetings, international conferences and relevant industry events
  • Supervising members of the publishing team
  • Working collaboratively with internal colleagues
  • Helping to manage departmental administration

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Knowledge and experience of the academic journals and open access market
  • Sound commercial awareness
  • Relationship management experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Great time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

This role would suit an editorial professional with 2-3 years’ experience working in a journals environment and is looking for more responsibility and a greater day to day challenge. You will be a keen, dynamic self-starter who is strategic and commercially minded.

For further information, please forward your CV and a short cover letter outlining your salary expectations and availability, as this role is now available.

 

 

 

 

Managing Editor - Open Access

Redwood, Oxfordshire
Permanent
Academic, Professional
Editorial
Reference: 
MECOA050716
Salary description: 
Excellent starting salary and great benefits

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2 years experience within a journals editorial role, across any subject area