Commissioning Editor

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Redwood Full time

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Editor to join our team at Redwood. As a Commissioning Editor, you will play a key role in supporting the development of high-quality content for our publications.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Conduct thorough research to identify key topics, authors, and papers for commissioning purposes.
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams to brief editors and the journal development team on commissioning activities.
  • Attend meetings to conduct commissioning activities and collaborate with editorial teams.
  • Monitor the publishing landscape, including competitor journals and open research platforms, to stay up-to-date on industry trends.

**Requirements**

  • A life science degree or relevant experience from a journal publishing background.
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills to manage and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Strong project management experience and ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Desirable: experience in journal development or commissioning, knowledge of scholarly communications.

**What We Offer**

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the development of high-quality content. As a Commissioning Editor at Redwood, you will have the chance to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on our publications.



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