Journal Development Editor
2 days ago
The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), a registered charity, is an international forum where science meets business. Established in 1881 SCI’s main charitable objective is to accelerate science out of the laboratory to address the key societal challenges facing society today. SCI does this by facilitating open innovation, identifying and promoting emerging technologies in the areas of climate and planet and health and wellness, and by providing support for the next generation of scientists and engineers.Core to delivery of the Society’s mission is a growing portfolio of research journals that publish applied research across a broad range of sciences: from Agriculture to Energy and Material Science to Biotechnology.THE ROLEWe are looking for a Journal Development Editor to join our Publishing Team and work with our Publisher to further develop our journals so that they are attracting first class submissions and publishing high impact research that is attracting a growing global audience.You will use data and market insight to drive and measure journal development, work closely with our editorial boards, innovation community and our publishing partner, Wiley, to achieve these goals. Key responsibilities include proactively commissioning quality content and thematic issues, building and nurturing high-performing editorial boards and working closely with editorial and commissioning teams to ensure that publishing targets are being met.You will also work with our marketing and events teams to develop the reputation, visibility and impact of SCI journals in the rapidly evolving and competitive publishing landscape.This is a permanent role.EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTESA Bachelor’s degree. Ideally in a science relevant to SCI’s mission. Regardless of what subject you studied, you should be passionate about science, its purpose and communicating that to large diverse audiences.A minimum of 2 years working in STM Publishing and experience of Open Access publishing. A good working knowledge of publishing processes, editorial systems and bibliographic databases.Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Able to quickly establish rapport and build strong collaborative relationships. Tact and diplomacy.Comfortable collecting and analysing data and using that to drive decision making and provide product insight. Good IT skills.Excellent time management skills: must demonstrate ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload.A strong team player who can also work independently and confidently. An attitude that actively seeks continuous self-development and ways of doing things better.Must participate voluntarily and be able to work at a sustained, fast pace with minimum supervision.BENEFITSMarket leading pension planOpportunities for career growth and advancementDynamic and collaborative work environmentHybrid working environment, currently 3 days in the office 2 days from home.TO APPLYIf you want to join a small team that achieves big results and to play a role in a Society publishing operation that has a strong not-for-profit purpose, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and confirming your right to work in the UK to Pauline Bannon (execpa@soci.org ), by March 14, 2024. Please note we will only contact suitable candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Journal Publishing Editor
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Associate Editor
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Commissioning Editor
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Journal Development Editor
2 weeks ago
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Journal Development Editor
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Journal Development Editor, SCI
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London, United Kingdom Palgrave Macmillan Full timeJob Title: Editor - Journalism, Media and Communications Books Location: New Delhi / London About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide...
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Journal Publishing Editor
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Journal Publishing Editor
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