Remote Commissioning Editor for Journals & Trends

Emerald Publishing Limited; Remote; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Commissioning Editor to manage a portfolio of journals and drive content development. The role emphasizes building relationships and implementing strategies to enhance academic publishing impact. With a remote-first approach, occasional office attendance in Leeds is required. The position offers numerous career development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on research that contributes to society.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Remote flexible working

Discretionary performance bonus

Pension contribution

Working from home allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journals publishing, achieving strategic priorities.
• Excellent understanding of the academic publishing environment.
• Advanced relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Craft strategies to develop a pipeline of journal articles.
• Commission content aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage Editorial teams and Boards to promote best practices.

Skills

Journals publishing experience

Relationship management

Ability to work cross-functionally

Understanding of academic publishing

Innovative approaches

Job description

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Commissioning Editor to manage a portfolio of journals and drive content development. The role emphasizes building relationships and implementing strategies to enhance academic publishing impact. With a remote-first approach, occasional office attendance in Leeds is required. The position offers numerous career development opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on research that contributes to society.