Commissioning Editor

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Taylor & Francis Full time

Job Summary

The Commissioning Editor - Content Acquisition Team role is a key position within our organization, responsible for commissioning high-quality article submissions across a broad scope of Taylor & Francis Medicine and Health Journals. As a member of our global Content Acquisition Team, you will be expected to undertake detailed analysis of academic fields and growth areas, understanding the breadth of research outputs in those areas and engaging with researchers to build awareness of the benefits of publishing with Taylor & Francis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct structured analysis of relevant academic fields to identify areas of growth and potential opportunities to drive article submissions across the portfolio.
  • Identify key target researchers and research groups to develop and implement structured commissioning plans.
  • Commission high-quality, relevant content for a range of titles across our journal portfolio, delivering content within specified timeframes.
  • Build strong networks with researchers via 1:1 discussions, presentations, conference attendance, etc., and engage them in discussion regarding potential Article Collections and submissions to Taylor & Francis journals.
  • Liaise closely with editors, authors, and other key partners to ensure delivery of the content pipeline.
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of our Editorial Policies, ensuring these are followed at all times.
  • Continually build your knowledge across subject areas, developing your profile as a Commissioning Editor.
  • Work closely with team members to enable flexibility and ensure targets are met.

Requirements

  • A relevant academic or working background across disciplines within Medicine and Health.
  • Experience working in academic publishing.
  • Strong organizational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and to work to (often competing) deadlines.
  • A positive and proactive approach to problem-solving both in daily tasks and more complex troubleshooting.
  • Able to work cooperatively with local and global colleagues at all levels.
  • A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office, Outlook, and internet browsers; experience with Salesforce is desirable).
  • Active interest in open access, open data, and open science, as well as in publishing and related matters.

About Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis is a leading international academic publisher and a pioneer in the field of open access publishing. We are committed to fostering human progress through knowledge and are dedicated to providing high-quality content to researchers, students, and professionals around the world.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • A comprehensive training program.
  • A collaborative and inclusive team culture.


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