Managing Editor - Open Access Journals - Global Publisher

Managing Editor - Open Access Journals - Global Publisher

Oxford or Chichester Based

Excellent Salary + Company Benefits Package

The Managing Editor Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Open Access Initiative. We are looking to fill a key position that will involve relationship management and Journal Publishing Manager responsibilities.  A key priority for the role will involve the creation, development, and project management of strategic development plans for designated Open Access journals.

Who we are:

We are a $1.8 billion global publisher and provider of books, journals and digital content-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, education, and professional practice. The company’s headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, South America, and the Middle East.

The Managing Editor Role:

The successful candidate will act as Managing Editor and relationship manager for two society Open Access journals (Pharmacology, Research and Perspectives, and Physiological Reports), and two proprietary titles (Brain and Behaviour, and Food Science and Nutrition). The successful candidate will also have Journal Publishing Manager responsibility for Food Science and Nutrition, and Pharmacology, Research and Perspectives, but the overall responsibility of the role is to act as Managing Editor.

A further key element of this role will be to participate in the launch of new Open Access journals across Research Communications by attending and contributing at the meetings of these new launches.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable candidate who can work independently within a global team, and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholder groups across the business.

Managing Editor Selection Criteria:

> Proven ability to prioritize workload on multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently

> Experience of crafting and executing strategic journal development plans

> Knowledge and awareness of Open Access issues

> Experienced in dealing with societies

> Educated to Degree level or equivalent

> Strong communication skills required for interaction with a wide variety of stakeholders; including the ability to communicate effectively with senior academics and senior management across Research Communications

> Comfortable participating in a global team

Compensation & Benefits:

> Competitive Salary

> Performance Related Incentive Scheme

> Defined contribution pension scheme

> Attractive Company Benefits including 25 days holiday, 50% staff discount, support towards professional qualifications, employee assistance programme

Other Information:

> Should have the right to live and work within the UK

> Occasional travel will be required

> The closing date for this role is 29 April 2014 applications  for this role should be submitted with a covering letter and CV

> This role can be based at either the Oxford or Chichester office, please ensure you apply under the correct location.

The Managing Editor role is managed by agency innovator RecruitmentRevolution.com. Upon receipt of your interest you will receive a follow-up email. If you do not receive this email please contact RecruitmentRevolution.com