Managing Editor (Permanent and Maternity Cover)

We are looking for experienced Editors to join our client, a leading STM Publisher, to help grow an assigned list of journals. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Journals experience and a thorough knowledge of Open Access to drive strategic journal development and content commissioning. The role is based in their offices in Hertfordshire, a short commute from London. The team currently have a permanent role and a maternity cover available.

Key duties:

• Manage the day-to-day responsibility of an assigned number of journals, including building editorial boards, building citations and monitoring performance
• Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure journals are performing and meeting KPIs in terms of usage, reputation and quality
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure the editorial workflow is operating efficiently
• Maintain up to date and relevant competitor intelligence and statistics
• Report using the peer review system to drive development and make improvements

Experience / skills required:

• Experience working within STM Journals in an editorial role
• Strong understanding of Open Access
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of working to tight deadlines with excellent management skills
• A self-motivated attitude and the ability to work minimum supervision
• Highly literate and numerate and IT proficient

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

Contact:             Stephanie Hall

Tel:                    0203 574 4422