Associate Managing Editor

Accountabilities

• Manage the end-to-end publication lifecycle for assigned journals, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of issues and adherence to publishing schedules and service commitments.
• Act as a primary operational contact for journal-related matters, coordinating with editors, editorial boards, authors, reviewers, society partners, and internal teams.
• Support the onboarding and transition of newly acquired journals into editorial management, ensuring continuity and effective operational setup.
• Monitor publication timelines, identify potential delays or risks, and coordinate appropriate actions to keep journals on track.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across India, the UK, the US, and other relevant teams, providing responsive and high-quality support.
• Partner with editors to improve manuscript flow, turnaround times, editorial planning, journal visibility, and overall publication strategy.
• Drive journal development initiatives related to abstracting and indexing, Impact Factor acquisition, citation performance, and portfolio growth.
• Develop and implement journal-specific plans designed to improve reach, performance, and impact.
• Collaborate with Marketing teams on promotional initiatives such as calls for papers, Impact Factor announcements, special issues, article-level campaigns, conferences, and events.
• Prepare, analyze, and present journal performance reports, publisher reports, KPIs, and operational metrics while maintaining accurate portfolio documentation.
• Support journal contract renewals and addenda, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing relevant documentation.
• Contribute to onboarding and ongoing management of new publishing products and content solutions while developing knowledge of publishing business models.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence, staying informed about developments, trends, and emerging technologies in scholarly publishing.
• Work independently toward departmental objectives while escalating risks, issues, and complex matters appropriately.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Publishing, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in scholarly journal publishing, preferably within an editorial or journal management environment.
• Experience managing journals across the publication lifecycle, including editorial workflows and operational coordination.
• Hands-on experience with journal development activities, indexing applications, and strategies related to journal performance and visibility.
• Strong understanding of scholarly publishing processes, peer review management, journal development, publishing contracts, business models, and Abstracting & Indexing databases.
• Knowledge of Impact Factor, citation performance, and other journal performance metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with peer review or journal management systems is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse international stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative publishing environment.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and journal growth.

Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to work with international editorial, publishing, and research stakeholders.
• Professional exposure to scholarly publishing, journal development, indexing, and research communication.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, with accommodations available throughout the recruitment process.