Publishing Advisor (M/W/D)

• An academic degree, PhD preferred
• Experience in academic publishing
• Familiarity with open-access publishing
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, particularly with regard to meeting deadlines, structuring workflow processes, and prioritizing tasks
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient written and spoken English is essential
• Professional computer skills (standard office software)

Policy Development and Implementation

• Support and advise on operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Stay updated with industry trends and regulatory changes to adapt these policies accordingly
• Document this knowledge into comprehensive guidelines and instructions.

Performance Monitoring and Analysis

• Develop and oversee the execution of Journal Development Plans to enhance the journals’ impact, reach, and financial stability
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the number of submissions, acceptance rates, publication output, and review process speed
• Analyse data to identify trends, pinpoint areas for improvement, and ensure targets are met
• Guide journals on addressing performance issues 

Operational Duties

• Analyse publishing trends and topics, suggest possible paper topics/special issues topics, analyse funding trends and sources
• Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and the Journal Manager to develop and execute an article acquisition strategy
• Establish a working database of authors and institutions who may be invited to submit manuscripts
• Coordinate mailings to potential authors

Workflows Management

• Oversee journal workflows and systems’ usage to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and smooth operation
  Implement strategies to improve processes and task management
• Coordinate with the editorial team to resolve any bottlenecks or issues in the journal workflows

Revenue and Quality Management

• Develop and implement policies for Article Processing Charges (APCs) and for Subscribe to
  Open to ensure competitive pricing and revenue generation
• Monitor financial performance and adjust strategies as necessary to meet revenue goals
  Monitor quality assurance targets

General Duties

• Provide reports on journals’ performance
• Office support for general publication activities
• Cooperation with relevant teams to ensure the smooth operation of the journal portfolio
• Analyze the academic journal industry, prepare summaries
• Occasional Travel (This position may involve occasional travel to customers and conferences)

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, fully remote position to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties