Senior Manager, Editorial

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Editorial

Location:

Shanghai, CHN

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About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced professional editor as a Senior Manager, Editorial – Publishing Development. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of professional editors (Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief level) in commissioning articles, developing journals and growing output, while also contributing directly as an Editor to one or more journals in the Advanced portfolio, including Advanced Science.

You will identify new opportunities, commission articles, nurture relationships, and oversee projects through to completion. With responsibilities for both journal performance and the leadership of editors, you will play an overarching role in shaping Wiley’s in-house material science and chemistry journal portfolio with a focus on the Advanced brand expansion for long-term success in the China market (China accelerator program).

How you will make an impact:

• Provide leadership and direction for a team of editors, supporting recruitment, performance, and professional growth.
• Help shape and execute the strategy for development of the in-house chemistry and materials science journal portfolio in China in close collaboration with the Physical Sciences Directors.
• Lead on commissioning strategy and journal growth objectives for your assigned portfolio.
• Build and maintain a network of authors, editors and reviewers, while representing Wiley at conferences and institutional outreach events.
• Oversee projects through the publishing process, ensuring high quality and timely delivery in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Design, and Production.
• Drive author and partner engagement, ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to develop the journal portfolio.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A PhD in materials science, applied chemistry or related fields (e.g. engineering technologies, energy, catalysis, biomaterials, polymer science expertise preferred).
• Journal publishing experience with a strong track record of developing journals and growing output.
• Significant professional editor experience, with a solid background in article commissioning and a deep understanding of the peer-review process from submission to final decision.
• A strong interest in science communication and understanding of Open Access workflows and Open Research.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience leading and developing teams, creating a positive and motivating environment.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities, with the creativity to propose and deliver solutions.

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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