Publishing Editor - Sage

Job Summary

If you're passionate about making a difference, value flexibility and autonomy, and are looking for a supportive and inclusive environment, consider making Sage your next career move.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

Role overview

You'll be at the heart of shaping the future of academic research by leading a dynamic portfolio of journals - enhancing their quality, visibility, and market impact while driving financial performance. You'll build trusted relationships with editorial boards and publishing partners, offering guidance and service that empowers them to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the financial performance of journals in the assigned portfolio, maximising revenues and controlling costs.
• Provide information and advice to journal editors and partner societies to help them improve the quality of content published across journals.
• Compile and assess key data and metrics, using this data to advise recommendations on each journal's development strategy.
• Lead journal editorial board meetings and represent Sage at conferences, where appropriate.
• Successfully negotiate editor and society contract renewals, prepare draft contracts and lead contract approval process through to contract signature.
• Coordinate cross departmentally so that journals are produced, marketed and distributed in an appropriate way and within acceptable costs.
• Actively manage journal editor performance, establishing and implementing best practice regarding manuscript submission, peer review process, revision and resubmission policies, and optimal editorial board function.

Requirements

• Experienced in managing academic or scientific journals with a record of improving editorial performance and journal impact
• Confident in navigating the full journal publishing lifecycle, from submission and peer review to production and distribution
• Skilled in written and verbal communication, able to influence, negotiate and represent your organisation at industry events
• A strategic thinker, capable of analysing financial performance, increasing revenue, and being responsible for costs
• A relationship-builder, known for encouraging positive relationships with editors, societies, and internal teams to drive journal success
• Equipped to handle ethical and legal publishing challenges, ensuring compliance and integrity across all editorial activities

Job Details

• Department: Research
• Role: Publishing Editor
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Remote Status: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Employment Level: Mid Level

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