Publishing Editor
We have a vacancy for a Publishing Editor to take responsibility for the publishing performance of a journal at a leading scientific organisation based in central London.
Key duties:
- Work closely with key stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives through agreed targets
- Role involves both editorial development and editorial and co-ordination of the peer review process
- Act as the primary contact for top authors
- Ensure high impact and visibility to ensure journal is the market leader in its area
- Take responsibility for the financial and editorial performance of the journal
- Travel to conferences, seminars and academic departments in the UK and internationally as required
Experience / skills required:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent), in a scientific subject
- Excellent market and industry knowledge
- Solid experience working in an editorial role in an STM journals publishing environment
- Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels and build relationships with academics / research scientists
- Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills are essential
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to helenspeedy@atwoodtate.co.uk
Contact: Helen Speedy
Tel: 020 7487 8379
Closing date: Midday on 6th May 2014
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