Associate​/Senior Editor, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology

Location: New York

Location:

New York, NY Application

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About the BrandBMC has more than 25 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit  and follow @Bio Med Central About  the Role You will contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology, and by driving the content development of this journal.

This is a dynamic and varied role that will give you the opportunity to see content across a broad range of topics and contribute to the success of BMC as a whole. Communication is a key part of this role, as you will need to build excellent and productive relationships with the external Editorial Board who manage the peer review process and with internal teams responsible for journal editorial office support.

This is a hybrid role based in New York. This location supports effective collaboration with the team and aligns with business needs.

Role Responsibilities Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology , using data-driven planning that supports both journal-specific and broader BMC objectives.

Collaborate with colleagues across the Journals Group to support subject-specific publishing strategies and initiatives.

Identify, commission, and develop reviews, collections, and supplements while building strong partnerships with the scientific community through effective communication and relationship management.

Oversee editorial handling of manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation and manuscript assessment skills to ensure scientifically rigorous, novel, and impactful content is published.

Make sound editorial decisions and provide guidance to Editorial Board Members while maintaining high editorial standards.

Investigate and resolve publishing and research integrity cases, demonstrating resilience while navigating complex ethical and procedural challenges.

Work closely with internal teams to resolve editorial issues efficiently and maintain author satisfaction through collaboration and operational excellence.

Contribute to editorial policy development by applying critical judgment and evidence-based thinking.

Build and maintain productive relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors through strong interpersonal awareness and communication skills.

Lead discussions with Senior Board Members regarding journal strategy, board recruitment, policy updates, and content development.

Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of Editorial Board Members, ensuring operational consistency and excellence.

Organize and lead Editorial Board meetings and strategic discussions, demonstrating strong…