Publishing Editor FTC

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom SAGE Publishing Full time

About our Team:

This role is within the Journals Editorial Department, which is thriving team of highly productive people who are passionate about research. We are responsible for the management, development, and growth of a large portfolio of valuable, high-quality journals. We work closely with external editors, society partners and internal colleagues to drive the success and long-term sustainability of the programme

Could you be our new Publishing Editor,  Do you have?

Proficient in standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office. Demonstrable interest in and commitment to higher education and academic publishing. Experience in running journals, ideally at an academic or scientific journal publisher. Good understanding of the journal publication process and industry. Strong oral and written communication skills, able to deliver presentations and communicate information confidently and clearly. Excellent relationship management skills: ability to build positive relationships both internally and externally. Project management skills: ability to work on many projects within tight time pressures in a dynamic environment. Ability to identify, advise and act appropriately on ethical or legal questions relating to publication, for example publication misconduct, libel, copyright.

Your new role:

Actively manage journal editor performance, establishing and implementing best practice for manuscript submission, peer review process, revision and resubmission policies, and optimal editorial board function. Undertake recruitment of new editors or replace editors where necessary. Actively manage the profitability of assigned portfolio of journals, with a view to maximining revenues and controlling costs. Implement activities with other departments and external partners to ensure action taken where necessary to make improvements to financial performance. Provide information and advice to journal editors and partner societies to help them improve the quality of content published in their journals. Compile and assess key data and metrics, using this data to inform recommendations on each journal’s development strategy. Successfully negotiate editor and society contract renewals, produce profit and loss statements, prepare draft contracts and lead contract approval process through to contract signature. Lead journal editorial board meetings and represent SAGE at conferences, where appropriate. Liaise with other departments to ensure that the journals are produced, marketed, and distributed in an appropriate way and within acceptable costs. Where required, be responsible for handling acquired titles from contract through to publication by SAGE by coordinating with other departments to ensure necessary actions are completed on time.

Support senior colleagues as required with departmental projects and tasks


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