Commissioning Editor, Collections Management and Acquisitions

• Lead commissioning strategies for key journals to drive portfolio growth.
• Define and implement best practices across the Collections lifecycle.
• Identify and prioritize Collection topics using market intelligence and data-driven analysis.
• Monitor topic-level market trends and conduct competitor analysis.
• Build relationships across internal and external editorial communities.
• Use data analysis tools and editorial expertise to align topic selection with journal objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on topic modeling and content acquisition challenges.
• Manage the Collections pipeline against publication targets.
• Partner with editorial teams to align Collections strategies with journal development plans.
• Identify and engage Guest Editors and authors.
• Coordinate Guest Editor training on editorial standards and publishing workflows.
• Work with Marketing teams on Collection promotion and community engagement.
• Support Managing Editors in overseeing peer review activities.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a STEM discipline with a keen interest in Science
• 3-4 years' experience in the publishing industry or science research
• Familiarity with the Research Process and the Scientific community
• Excellent understanding of the research publishing landscape and how journals and journal publishers serve the research community, particularly Open Access journals
• Direct experience of managing a journal or journal portfolio is desirable
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills; ability to directly query data is desirable
• Practical awareness of research ethics and its key aspects
• Excellent presentational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Creative mindset and ability to bring energy, ideas and new approaches
• Strategic and commercial mindset, with experience developing and implementing plans
• Ability to adapt quickly to change, juggle a varied workload under pressure, and work efficiently independently and as part of a team

Demonstrates expertise in leading commissioning strategies and managing journal portfolios, with strong data analysis skills to inform topic selection and market trends. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage effectively with editorial communities.