Managing Editor – Collections Management, Acquisitions

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live collections simultaneously, establishing priorities, coordinating activities across stakeholders, and driving projects through to successful completion within agreed timelines
• Support Commissioning Editors, Guest Editors, and Authors throughout the collection lifecycle through clear, timely, and effective communication
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to support collection promotion activities and align priorities
• Act as the primary point of contact for Guest Editors and operational teams
• Monitor, analyze, and report on collection performance using data and key metrics
• Track content flow and delivery against collection submission windows, identifying risks and resolving issues
• Provide enhanced oversight of commissioned content and manage escalations
• Oversee manuscript screening and ensure submissions progress through peer review and editorial processes
• Monitor editorial turnaround times and workflow performance to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency
• Partner with the Editorial Support Advisor team to develop and improve workflow documentation
• Liaise with Production and other cross-functional teams to resolve complex queries and ensure content progresses efficiently through publishing workflows and systems

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Demonstrated experience in scholarly, academic, or journal publishing, with strong knowledge of editorial workflows, publishing systems, and the submit-to-accept process
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Strong understanding of publishing ethics, research integrity, peer review processes, and quality standards within a publishing environment
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with editors, authors, reviewers, operational teams, and other cross-functional partners
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, assess risks, and use insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence through effective workflow management, process optimization, and the implementation of scalable, consistent practices
• Ability to balance service, quality, and efficiency while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced publishing environment
• Awareness of Open Access publishing models, policies, and industry trends is desirable

Demonstrates expertise in managing editorial workflows and publishing systems, ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective project management and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in analyzing performance data to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced publishing environment.

• Project Management
• Editorial Workflow Management
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Publishing Ethics

• Editorial Workflows
• Publishing Systems
• Submit-to-Accept Process
• Performance Data Interpretation
• Process Optimization

• Communication
• Relationship-Building
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

• Bachelor's Degree

• Scholarly Publishing
• Academic Publishing
• Peer Review Processes
• Open Access Publishing
• Quality Standards