Senior Publishing Editor (STM journals)

Based in beautiful offices in central London, this Senior Editor position is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious scientific society to work on high-quality scientific journals.

Key duties:

• Take the lead on all publishing aspects of journals, and ensure strategic targets are met
• Contribute to the journals’ development and devise and implement publishing strategies
• Ensure the journals are leaders in their fields by identifying trends and opportunities within the market
• Manage the peer-review process and post-acceptance procedures
• Manage staff and motivate colleagues, co-ordinating editorial activities
• Work closely with the marketing team and take ownership of the journal
• Travel to UK and international conferences or seminars as required

Experience / skills required:

• Established editorial and development experience in an STM journals publishing environment
• Excellent knowledge of the STM market and its’ publishing requirements
• An active awareness of hot topic areas across the sciences
• Experience of managing the peer-review process
• First-class communication and relationship building skills
• A proactive and thorough approach to work with a problem-solving attitude
• Good organisation skills with the ability to work under pressure
• A degree in a scientific subject or equivalent

Closing date: 4th October

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon   

Tel:                   020 7487 8274

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