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Managing Editor / Assistant Managing Editor

Our client, a leading academic publisher in central London, has an exciting new role for either a Managing Editor or Assistant Managing Editor to join their Open Access team. This position would suit an STM publishing professional with a background in Biomedical Sciences.

Key duties:

  • Develop open access journals by commissioning review articles and editorials
  • Be a key decision maker and manage the peer review process
  • Launch new titles and manage rebranding of journals
  • Attend national and international conferences to maintain strong discipline awareness
  • Work with Marketing team to develop Special Collections and aid other marketing activities
  • Oversee and report on journal performance against targets
  • Attend Commissioning team and Open Access meetings as required  

Experience / skills required:

  • Solid editorial experience in STM journals publishing
  • Proven article commissioning experience
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in a Biomedical subject is essential
  • Experience of peer review and manuscript decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
  • Excellent prioritisation skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Happy to attend international conferences

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

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Managing Editor / Assistant Managing Editor

Atwood Tate, London
Full-time, Permanent
STM
Editor, Editorial, Acquisitions
Reference: 
6751
Salary description: 
Available on request

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Background in Biomedical Sciences