Publisher (Researcher Services) US
About The Position
Taylor & Francis publishes more than 2,700 peer-reviewed academic journals globally, with an established and growing list of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) titles. We currently have a vacancy available at Associate Publisher or Publisher level for experienced and conscientious colleagues to join our journals editorial team. This role is to work on our Psychology journals portfolio within the larger Social Sciences team. As a Publisher at Taylor & Francis, you will lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals, driving commercial success through strategic development plans that enhance quality and profitability. You'll build and maintain valuable partnerships with academic societies and journal editors, represent our brand at conferences, and leverage your market expertise to identify growth opportunities. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll ensure operational excellence while commissioning new content that meets revenue targets and strengthens Taylor & Francis's position as a leader in academic publishing.
Requirements
- Experience in scholarly publishing with knowledge of best practices, publication ethics, funder mandates, and industry trends
- Commercial acumen with ability to analyze market opportunities and develop strategic plans that drive portfolio growth
- Strong relationship-building skills to develop networks within academic communities and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to represent Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings
- Analytical thinking with the ability to develop logical responses to challenges and make sound decisions that deliver customer and commercial value.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow a portfolio of academic Psychology journals, developing strategic plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability while meeting or exceeding revenue and article volume targets
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic societies, journal editors, and academic communities, representing Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings
- Demonstrate market expertise by maintaining thorough knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity to inform journal development decisions and optimize publishing processes
Benefits
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
- 15 days paid vacation
- 10 paid sick days
- 2 Paid floating holidays + paid day off for your birthday each year
- 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
- 4 paid volunteering days each year
- Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid leave for significant life events; i.e. moving or wedding
- Medical, vision, dental, and other voluntary benefits
- 401(k) + employer match
- Seasonal social and charitable events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
