Managing Editor
A leading open access STM publisher in central London is looking for a Managing Editor to lead a team of professional editors and drive the commercial success and strategic development of a portfolio of journals.
Key duties:
- Line manage and lead a team of professional Editors (the journals in the portfolio have in-house editors working with academic handling editors)
- Ensure high standards of editorial judgment and decision-making, author service and editorial board engagement
- Work with the editors to implement development plans for the journals, ensuring growth and responding to needs of the community
- Monitor KPIs, identify issues, and conduct regular staff performance reviews
- Understand market, competitor and industry trends and proactively identify and drive ways of improving the performance and reputation of the series
- Provide input into strategic goals of the portfolio and work with Global Head of Publishing to implement strategy
Experience / skills required:
- Solid editorial experience in STM publishing
- Proven line management experience is essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of editorial processes and peer review and an understanding of the STM research publishing market
- Experience managing budgets and prioritising resources
- A PhD or equivalent experience in a scientific field would be advantageous
Applications ASAP please
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to lucyslater@atwoodtate.co.uk
Contact: Lucy Slater
Tel: 020 7034 7821
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