Publishing Editor
Sage
Greater Delhi Area3h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Join Sage, a mission-driven, independent publisher, and be part of a diverse team passionate about empowering researchers, educators, and institutions. This role is with the Hybrid & Open Access Journals Editorial team, responsible for developing and growing a diverse portfolio of high-quality journals across social sciences, STEM, and various business models.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the financial performance of journals, maximizing revenues and controlling costs.
- Provide information and advice to journal editors and partner societies to improve content quality.
- Compile and assess key data and metrics to advise on journal development strategies.
- Lead journal editorial board meetings and represent Sage at conferences.
- Negotiate editor and society contract renewals, prepare draft contracts, and lead the contract approval process.
- Coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure journals are produced, marketed, and distributed appropriately and within acceptable costs.
- Actively manage journal editor performance, establishing and implementing best practices regarding manuscript submission, peer review process, revision and resubmission policies, and optimal editorial board function.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experienced in managing academic or scientific journals.
- Confident in navigating the full journal publishing lifecycle (submission, peer review, production, distribution).
- Skilled in written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and represent the organization.
- A strategic thinker capable of analysing financial performance, increasing revenue, and managing costs.
- A relationship-builder, skilled in encouraging positive relationships with editors, societies, and internal teams.
- Equipped to handle ethical and legal publishing challenges, ensuring compliance and integrity.
Qualifications
- Record of improving editorial performance and journal impact.
- Experience in building trusted relationships with editorial boards and publishing partners.