Publisher

Wiley • Plymouth, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a passionate Publisher with proven experience working in research publishing, and comfortable with customer-facing role and flair for managing relationships with society leaders and other stakeholders across communities and subject disciplines. You will manage a portfolio of society relationships through journal contract lifecycles including the renewal of partner contracts. As an integral member of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team, you will work collaboratively with smart, friendly, and highly skilled colleagues to execute plans and initiatives related to the publishing portfolio with a focus on identifying opportunities for development and strategic growth to support partnership initiatives and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong relationship management, negotiation, and influencing skills, and the ability to ensure internal and external alignment with strategic goals.
• Experience in account management, working with cross-functional groups, and communicating with various internal teams
• Experience using and explaining financial modelling to reflect changes in the publishing industry and to budget accordingly
• Have a proven track record of strong solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving; strong data analytics, time management, and presentation skills; organized working style; excellent communication (written and oral)

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of publishing experience and solid conceptual knowledge of the different aspects of journal publishing industry

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of ongoing relationships with publishing partners such as learned societies, universities, and hospitals through various communication channels and reporting tools.
• Ensure through excellent, regular communication that partners are aligned and aware of our strategy around journal growth, open access, and additional high-level themes impacting the research publishing ecosystem.
• Undertake research and prepare materials to renew journal publishing agreements by supporting the development of business offers with senior colleagues and colleagues in Finance; assist in delivering comprehensive renewal proposals; Gather background information needed for financial projections and collaborate with colleagues in the negotiation of contracts.
• Participate in a team-of-teams approach to deliver smooth service and portfolio growth and sustainability

Benefits

• meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
• robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees