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Commissioning Editor
Role Overview
This is an ideal role to begin a career in STM publishing, with full training given to the successful candidate.
Company Information
Are you a science graduate who is keen to establish a career in STM publishing? Could you apply your enthusiasm and scientific background in a fast-paced editorial environment? We are now seeking a self-starter with a strong work ethic to play an important role in the running of our journal portfolio, which includes medical and pharmaceutical science titles.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to develop quickly and assume responsibility for, and have a real impact on, the content and future direction of our journals.
This position is based in our North London offices, conveniently located close to Finchley Central tube station.
Role Requirements
The key responsibilities will include:
Managing submissions to the journals in a timely manner, maintaining a high editorial and scientific standard
Defining future journal content by commissioning topical articles in response to emerging trends
Keeping up-to-date with the latest scientific advances across various subject areas
Overseeing and implementing editorial processes to ensure all published content (commissioned and unsolicited) is of a high standard
Building and leveraging relationships with expert authors, journal communities and opinion leaders
Working with the Editors in the Digital team on digital products of relevance to your journals
Working with the Sales and Marketing team to ensure effective visibility and promotion within the community
Person Specifications
A degree within life sciences / biology
Package
Travel allowance paid monthy on top of basic for personal commuting costs.
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