Managing Editor, Collections Management and Acquisitions

Job Title: Managing Editor, Collections Management and Acquisitions

Location: New York, Jersey City or Philadelphia (Hybrid Working Model)

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The Collections Management and Acquisition Team is a division within the Publishing Performance & Intelligence group providing expertise and dedicated resources to support the growth of commissioned content across the SN Journal portfolio.

The Managing Editor will work with commissioning editors, publishers, external editors and our operational partners to organize and manage collections on behalf of key parts of the SN Journals portfolio. They will be responsible for the project management of multiple live collections and will work closely with our operational teams to provide an enhanced level of oversight for commissioned articles.

Increasing commissioned content is an essential part of our strategy to grow our open access portfolio and this role ensures we can do this at scale while maintaining an excellent level of quality and author service.

This is a full-time role offered in either the New York, Jersey City or Philadelphia office. The location strategy supports the team structure and aligns with business needs.

• 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 by providing clear, timely, and effective communication, building trusted relationships, and ensuring a positive author and editor experience
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to support collection promotion activities, align on priorities, and ensure key stakeholder needs are effectively balanced and addressed
• Act as the primary point of contact for Guest Editors and operational teams, fostering strong partnerships, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the collection process
• Monitor, analyze, and report on collection performance using data and key metrics to provide actionable insights, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making
• Track content flow and delivery against collection submission windows, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and taking appropriate action to ensure objectives are achieved
• Provide enhanced oversight of commissioned content, maintaining high standards of quality and service, managing escalations effectively, and ensuring confidence in the overall collection process
• Oversee manuscript screening activities and ensure commissioned submissions progress through appropriate peer review and editorial processes in accordance with publishing policies, ethics standards, and quality requirements
• Monitor editorial turnaround times and workflow performance, using data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and support operational excellence across collections
• Partner with the Editorial Support Advisor team to develop, maintain, and continuously improve workflow documentation,…