Physics World · 1 day ago
Subject Commissioning Editor
Philadelphia, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $73K/yrIOP Publishing is an international scientific publisher seeking a Subject Commissioning Editor to support the editorial development and expansion of their publishing programme in Machine Learning and AI. The role involves commissioning research content, building networks within the research community, and providing insights to inform IOPP's subject strategy.
Publishing
Responsibilities
To directly commission research content and deliver a content commissioning framework to increase the number of high-quality submissions, usage, citations and other measures of success for a portfolio of journals in a specific subject area
To develop and foster new and existing relationships within a subject research community, building a broad network of researcher contacts at identified key institutes across the world to gain new scientific insights, solicit authors, guest editors and/or Board members to support IOPP’s content growth
To act as a subject and research community expert and be an internal authority within the portfolio team to provide regular subject market insights and new content development leads to support journal strategies, article growth initiatives and new product launch opportunities
To be a highly visible internal and external figurehead for IOPP’s activity in a subject area through attendance and participation at relevant scientific conferences/workshops (including speaking engagements, social media activity and other in-person/virtual community interaction)
Qualification
Required
Postgraduate Degree, preferably with PhD, in a relevant STEM discipline and a passion for science
Subject expertise, ideally with proven research expertise and existing networks within a relevant STEM discipline
Knowledge of the research and STM publishing landscape, including an understanding of researchers' needs and expectations from academic journals
Strong presentation and excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to engage, influence and develop strong networks with researchers
Strong data analysis and reporting skills with the ability to directly interpret data to deliver new strategic insights and recommendations
A creative mindset and the ability to bring energy, ideas and new approaches
Preferred
Previous commissioning experience and the ability to work with the research community to deliver content development plans would be beneficial but not essential
Benefits
Excellent pension scheme (company matches employee contribution up to 7.5% of salary)
Health Insurance - IOPP covers 100% of the cost of employee coverage, the plan includes both prescription drug and vision coverage
Dental Insurance - IOPP covers 100% of the cost of employee and family
Life Insurance
20 days annual leave, plus standard holidays and floating leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days
Sick Pay
Flexible Spending Accounts - allows employees to pay out of pocket costs on a pre-tax basis
Company
Physics World
Physics World is print and digital science magazine that features the latest interviews, information, and news from the physics world.
Founded in 1988
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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