Executive Editor, Bmc Series - London, United Kingdom - Springer Nature

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Description

Date:
Nov 6, 2023

Location:
London, GB New York, US

Company:
Springer Nature Group

About Springer Nature Group
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For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About the Brand

Job Title:
Executive Editor, BMC Series

Location(s): London or New York - Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: 19th November

About the Role
The BMC Series comprises more than 50 journals with an ethos of supporting our communities and open science.

The Executive Editor role is an exciting and demanding opportunity for a highly motivated and solutions orientated individual with a passion for open access publishing.

Reporting to the BMC Editorial Director you will have overall responsibility for the entire spectrum of editorial activities, including data advocacy, within the scope of the BMC Series.

This role is located in our London or New York City offices on a hybrid working model.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead, motivate and inspire a team of managers to ensure that their editorial teams produce journals that deliver a bestinclass author experience.
Manage and grow a key publishing programme in line with the overall open access journal strategy
Contribute to the journal strategy in collaboration with the BMC Editorial Director.
Ensure that all KPIs are regularly monitored, reported and met.
Strive for maximal efficiency and productivity of our teams, revisiting workflows when necessary.
Establish a team culture where peerreviewers and EBMs are supported and motivated.
Review new journal and commercial opportunities in consultation with the BMC Editorial Director; contribute to journal proposals as appropriate.
Contribute to editorial policies and publishing guidelines.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent English language skills
Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field
Demonstrable experience of leading a team within an academic publishing environment
Solutions orientated with sound analytical skills
Proactive attitude
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Financial understanding with the ability to develop and progress business proposals
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to manage and motivate others

To apply:

please send your CV and a cover letter that details why you are interested in the position and how your experience makes you well-suited for the role.

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