Journal Manager

Journal Manager

AIP Publishing is a leading publisher of the physical sciences. Working with us means being part of a mission: to accelerate scientific discovery while reimagining the future of scholarly publishing.

AIP Publishing helps brilliant work make a global impact. We’re building a living network of knowledge to spark thinking, connect people, and drive new ways forward empowering a vibrant global community using science for good. We foster a collaborative, creative atmosphere and encourage a workplace culture that maximizes individual contributions.

We’re always looking to evolve the ways we think and operate, and we actively encourage an environment where everybody feels comfortable, seen, and able to do their best work. We’re looking to hire and develop colleagues who are astute, flexible, and always striving to "solve better problems" through thoughtful consideration of individual, team, organizational, and customer impact.

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of scholarly publishing? At AIP Publishing, we’re looking for a dynamic Sr. Journal Manager or Journal Manager to take the reins in shaping the strategic direction, growth, and success of a prestigious portfolio of academic journals. In this high-impact role, you’ll be the go-to expert on journal performance, working closely with editors, internal teams, and key stakeholders to drive innovation and excellence in editorial quality, community engagement, and operational efficiency.

If you’re passionate about advancing the field of scholarly publishing and excited by the opportunity to lead initiatives in open science, research integrity, and the user experience, we want to hear from you!

• Owning strategy development and execution for assigned journals, ensuring alignment with portfolio goals and key publishing metrics.
• Monitoring industry trends and conduct competitive analysis to inform journal positioning and development.
• Guiding editorial content strategy in collaboration with Editors, focusing on emerging research and community relevance.
• Driving author, reviewer, and editor engagement through targeted outreach and retention strategies.
• Acting as a trusted editorial partner and primary liaison to Editors, addressing concerns with clarity and professionalism.
• Managing editorial board life cycles including recruitment, onboarding, renewals, and performance monitoring.
• Contributing to organizational initiatives, from product development to cross-functional process improvement.
• Analyzing journal performance data and champion scalable, data-driven reporting solutions.
• Supporting editorial best practices and mentoring junior team members to foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and growth.

• Strategic thinking and big-picture planning while maintaining a sharp eye on editorial quality and day-to-day performance.
• Building relationships with researchers, editors, and cross-functional teams with professionalism and empathy.
• Managing multiple priorities and staying organized in a dynamic, remote work environment.
• Analyzing performance data and extracting meaningful insights to support journal development.
• Navigating complex editorial and publishing landscapes with confidence and decisiveness.
• Leading through influence and collaboration especially when managing change or mentoring others.

• Deep knowledge of scholarly publishing, peer review workflows, and research integrity standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to engage senior researchers and editorial boards.
• Data literacy with tools like Excel and Power
  
  BI for tracking performance and supporting strategic decisions.
• Project management and organizational excellence, particularly in distributed or remote settings.
• Comfort with ambiguity, sound decision-making, and an adaptive mindset.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to team development and continuous learning.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in scholarly publishing, with proven responsibility in building and managing portfolios under a sound science open access framework is highly preferred.
• Experience…