Publisher
Core
Manage a portfolio of scholarly journals, overseeing editorial operations, financial performance, and strategic growth for society and proprietary titles.
Role type
Mid-level IC Publisher (Scholarly Publishing)
Builds
Scholarly journal titles and digital publishing platforms
Domain
Academic Publishing / STM (Science, Technology, Medicine)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Financial analysis and budgeting, Contract negotiation, Strategic planning, Data analysis and KPI reporting, Project management, Stakeholder relationship management
Preferred skills
STM publishing experience, Web development familiarity, Digital content management
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Web development protocols
Responsibilities
Manage editorial development and publication schedules for assigned journals; Develop and execute publishing strategies with Associate Director; Analyze performance data and KPIs for reporting; Manage journal P&Ls to meet profitability targets; Negotiate contracts and renewals with editors and societies; Promote journal portfolio to increase market visibility and submissions; Collaborate with marketing to drive website usage; Manage internal/external editorial resources; Ensure accurate digital content uploads; Synthesize customer feedback for content improvements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC