Commissioning Editor- Content Acquisition Team (Maternity cover)

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.  We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.

This is a one-year maternity cover with the possibility of developing into a permanent position. As a member of our global Content Acquisition Team, the key purpose of a Commissioning Editor is to commission high-quality article submissions, delivering an ongoing pipeline of published material across a broad scope of Taylor & Francis journals, across a range of subject areas including Science, Technology, Medicine, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Given the portfolio of assigned journals, the Content Acquisition Team is particularly interested in applicants with an environmental science background.

This role will involve undertaking detailed analysis of academic fields and growth areas, understanding the breadth of research outputs in those areas and engaging with researchers to build awareness of the benefits of publishing with Taylor & Francis. You will need to build relationships with the research community and work closely alongside our journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as internal Editorial teams.

What you will be doing:

• Regularly conduct structured analysis of relevant academic fields, using a range of tools, to identify areas of growth and potential opportunities to drive article submissions across the portfolio.
• You will identify key target researchers and research groups to develop and implement structured commissioning plans.
• You will commission high-quality, relevant content for a range of titles across our journal portfolio, delivering content within specified timeframes.
• You will build strong networks with these researchers via 1:1 discussion, presentations, conference attendance, etc., and engage them in discussion regarding potential Article Collections and submissions to Taylor & Francis journals. You will work closely with them to act as key ambassadors and advocates to encourage submissions from their community.
• You will liaise closely with editors, authors, and other key partners to ensure delivery of the content pipeline.
• You will develop a thorough knowledge of our Editorial Policies, ensuring these are followed at all times.
• You will continually build your knowledge across subject areas, developing your profile as a Commissioning Editor.
• You will work closely with your team members to enable flexibility and ensure targets are met.

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant academic or working background across disciplines within Life, Earth, or Environmental Sciences
• Experience working in academic publishing
• Strong organisational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize effectively and to work to (often competing) deadlines
• A positive and pro-active approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex troubleshooting
• Able to work cooperatively with local and global colleagues at all levels
• A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office, Outlook and internet browsers; experience with Salesforce is desirable)
• Active interest in open access, open data, and open science, as well as in publishing and related matters
• Note that although clear written communication and some light editing skills will be required, this is not a copywriter/content editor role

Candidates must:

• Have the right to live and work in the United States
• Be located within commuting distance of the Philadelphia office (530 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA); this role includes occasional in-person work
• Be open to flexible working hours to accommodate meetings with colleagues in Europe and Asia

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

What we offer in return:

• $65k -$70k
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid parental leave
• PTO for life events, e.g., moving or wedding
• Medical & vision benefits
• 4 volunteering days per year
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events

Additional Information: 

Closing Date: 18th July 2024

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We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact [email protected]

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

 If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

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