Journals Manager
Summary
Responsible for managing the operations and processes related to scholarly journals. Oversee acquisition, copyediting, typesetting, printing, marketing, sales, and order fulfillment.
Examples of Work
Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.
- Actively acquire new journals, including receiving and processing manuscript submissions, working on the proposal with editors, and negotiating contracts with each editorial office.
- Analyze, review, and suggest changes to policies for online publishing and open access, including planning electronic projects.
- Oversee the review process including assigning articles to reviewers and coordinating peer review.
- Communicate with reviewers and ensure timely and constructive feedback is provided to authors.
- Oversee production of all journals including reviewing copyedited manuscripts and reviewing page proofs for each issue.
- Collaborate with the printer regarding submissions, printing timelines, and proof approvals.
- Oversee order fulfillment and distribution of both print and digital content.
- Correspond with editorial offices regarding upcoming issues, ensuring their needs are met.
- Provide guidance on publishing and content.
- Create and maintain budgets related to journal operations including printing costs and staffing.
- Negotiate contracts with third-party vendors and online aggregators, including handling the contract negotiations with new vendors.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working with scholarly journals.
Licensure and Certification
N/A
Supervision
This position may have supervisory responsibility.
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