Scientific Scholar
Website:
scientificscholar.com
Job details:
Job Description
Position Name: Managing Editor Journals
Reporting to: Publishing Director of Scientific Scholar
Department: Publishing
Key Responsibilities:
Identifying leads to acquire society/university affiliated journals, with the focus of long-term development and progressive revenue generation
Regular follow-up on existing leads for acquisition both via emails as well as via direct communication
Push for timely publication of the existing journal issues with client counterparts like assistant editors, executive editors etc.
Maintain a yearly excel sheet with issue frequency publication and corresponding invoicing to keep up with the yearly revenue target of existing journals meeting 100% of the publication capacity
Work with media partners to ensure timely marketing of the selected content on said social media handles, with effective author and editor engagement
Visit libraries of medical institutes and engage with the concerned librarian for subscription of print version of journals
Interaction with subscription vendors and distributors to promote print library subscriptions at tier B and C medical institutes/libraries
Essential Qualifications:
At least 5+ years of experience of direct interaction with editors and society stakeholders of medical societies and associations. This experience is a must require. (We won’t review applications if you don’t have a direct experience of working with journals affiliated to medical societies/associations/institutions)
A basic understanding of business development of STM journals
Masters or higher in Science/Medicine or related discipline
Ease of use of excel sheet and maintenance of financial records
Excellent communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
Proven experience of acquisition of any STM journal which exist to publish currently
A basic understanding of bibliometric databases and their related advantages/challenges
A basic understanding of the double-blinded peer review process
A basic understanding of erratum and retractions
Experience in author engagement
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