Publisher of Academic Journals in Physics

Competitive salary + benefits + bonus

Our client, an esteemed academic publisher is looking for a passionate and dynamic publisher to manage a portfolio of journals in the field of Physics. Central to the role will be editorial management, strategic development and growth of the physics collection. The ideal candidate will be skilled in manging and developing networks and relationships within the discipline and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop the portfolio and identify opportunities for growth.

Industry Academic Publishing

Function Editorial

Duration Full Time

Type Permanent

Start Date ASAP

Publisher: Key responsibilities

Supervising the editorial process, from article selection to publication, ensuring quality and scientific integrity
Working closely with authors, reviewers and editorial boards to ensure an effective peer review process
Alongside and with the scientific editors of the journals:
- Identifying emerging trends in physics and proposing editorial strategies to strengthen the market position of journals
- Work to increase the journal’s visibility, submissions and reputation in the field
Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the journals, in close collaboration with the relevant internal staff, e.g. content management, sales, marketing, etc
Representing the company at conferences and academic events to promote publications and establish partnerships
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with editors and editorial boards to build and maintain the reputation and quality of the journals
Establish and maintain positive relationships with authors, researchers and academic institutions
Implement new author/publishing services for the portfolio as required
Organise and host editorial board meetings, leading discussions on content development based on analysis and evidence
Keep abreast of recent developments in the field of physics to ensure that journals remain relevant.

Publisher: Skills/experience

University degree in science, ideally in physics
Significant experience in scientific, technical and medical journal publishing, including journal portfolio development, would be advantageous
Fluency in English is essential
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Comfortable with new technologies and social networks
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong leadership and communication skills

A competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package is offered.

How to apply

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