Senior Managing Editor

KGL Editorial is seeking an experienced Senior Managing Editor to lead editorial and production services for assigned scholarly publishing clients. In this full-time, remote role, you’ll oversee a team of editorial and production professionals, manage client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

Reporting to an Editorial Director, you’ll play a key role on KGL Editorial’s leadership team, combining strategic oversight, operational expertise, and a commitment to exceptional client service. We’re looking for a collaborative leader who can manage complex workflows, develop talented teams, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and support business growth.

• Oversee editorial and production services for assigned client accounts, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with contractual requirements and service level agreements.
• Manage high-volume workflows, ensuring projects meet established timelines, performance benchmarks, and the highest standards of scholarly publishing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders through regular communication, meetings, and reporting.
• Monitor key performance indicators, prepare client management reports, and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Leverage manuscript management systems, including Editorial Manager, Scholar One Manuscripts, eJournal Press, or other relevant platforms, to support editorial workflows and reporting.
• Support technology improvements, process enhancements, and creative solutions that strengthen service delivery.

• Lead and supervise a team that may include managing editors, senior editorial assistants, editorial assistants, senior production specialists, and production specialists.
• Partner with the Editorial Director to develop organizational structures, define employee responsibilities, and establish reporting relationships and compensation aligned with business goals.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to support professional development, operational goals, and a positive, productive work environment.
• Establish clear priorities, manage workloads, and ensure team members consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work on time and to specification.

• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and contribute to new business development through outreach and professional networking.
• Collaborate with the Editorial Director on special projects, including new client onboarding, editor transitions, peer review management system configurations, and workflow assessments.
• Stay informed about scholarly publishing trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to help improve services and strengthen KGL Editorial’s capabilities.
• Represent KGL Editorial professionally in client interactions, industry organizations, professional meetings, and other networking opportunities.

• Maintain familiarity with client agreements and communicate proposed changes or deviations to the Editorial Director.
• Assist with budget projections, reforecasting, and financial performance monitoring as requested.
• Prepare client invoices and support cost-effective management of account resources.

• 10+ years of progressive management experience in scholarly publishing.
• Direct experience providing editorial services, including managing large journal accounts or multiple journal titles.
• Proven experience leading, motivating, and developing multiple staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve operational processes and procedures.
• Strong technical skills and…