Job Description

We are currently seeking an Executive Editor to join our team within the Medicine and Health Journals sector. This role will be responsible for strategic development and management of the multi-section journal, Annals of Medicine, in collaboration with the journal’s Portfolio Manager.

Annals of Medicine is an open access, MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed Journal publishing original research and review material across the major medical disciplines. The Journal promotes collaboration across therapy areas and the open sharing of research. Combined with its scope covering translational medicine to clinical practice, Annals of Medicine is the home for researchers dedicated to supporting medical professionals in advancing practice for patients worldwide.

Annals of Medicine comprises 31 sections, each covering a different medical specialty led by a Section Editor and including its own Board of Associate Editors and Editorial Board Members. This position is ideal for an individual looking for a varied role, guiding the growth of these 31 sections and meeting the distinct needs of their related communities.

We are looking for a candidate who is creative, adaptable, and able to harmonize different requirements into a cohesive publishing strategy, allowing the Journal to deliver to Authors the outcomes and benefits they want.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Provides a point of contact for queries from Authors, Editors, and internal teams.
• Supports Section Editors to maintain and develop Section Editorial Boards, helping with recruitment if needed and ensuring all Editorial Board members are appropriately onboarded and receive necessary training and information
• Works with Section Editors to ensure consistency across Sections with regard to peer review and decision criteria.
• Builds author, society, and industry relationships through Section Editor and Editorial Board member interaction, including leading Section Editorial Board meetings, conference attendance, and delivery of publishing workshops and presentations that educate the research community about the Journal and about the editorial and commercial services and resources available at Taylor & Francis
• Ensures the highest levels of publication ethics and integrity are maintained on the Journal
• Drives new, high-quality original research submissions by supporting and collaborating with the Content Acquisition team and Section Editors to develop Article Collections
• Commissions articles that represent the latest medical research
• Works with T&F’s Marketing and Press and Media teams to develop campaigns that highlight the Journal’s content and the unique benefits of the Journal
• Develops a social media presence to interact with Authors, Researchers, and other industry representatives through sharing Journal content and information on best practices in publishing 
• In collaboration with the Portfolio Manager, develops journal development plans that evaluate industry trends, competitors, and journal content to identify both short- and long-term objectives and opportunities both at the journal and section level
• Works with the Portfolio Manager to evaluate Section performance and strategy
• Ensures continuing journal and product development by monitoring and improving journal metrics and online content usage
• Champions the Journal with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborates on internal projects to develop subject expertise, accelerate open access growth, improve processes, implement new technology, and increase industry outreach
• Keeps abreast of industry news and trends and uses that information to inform Journal objectives and strategic decisions

Qualifications

MORE ABOUT YOU: 

• Relevant scientific or medical knowledge
• Substantial medical publishing experience, including a thorough understanding of the peer review process as it relates to medical research content
• A strong understanding of best practice in medical research and publication ethics and integrity
• A strong familiarity with the medical research community and relevant organizations
• Excellent commitment to outstanding customer service
• A self-starter with a proven track record of delivering results
• Delivers a creative approach to problem solving and to ensuring that new initiatives are explored and implemented as appropriate
• Outstanding Time Management, Prioritization, and Organization skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• A positive approach to change
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A comfortableness with both task- and deadline-driven work

Additional Information

• CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 06TH JANUARY 2023
• You must have the right to work and live in United States 
• Domestic and international travel to T&F offices may be required

BENEFITS:

• Salary range of $62,000 - $68,000 commensurate with experience and geographic location
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• Paid sick time
• 15 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days for Christmas each year
• Up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 4 volunteer days per year
• 401(k) + employer match
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Continuous training and development

WORK/LIFE BALANCE:

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.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

We’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We’ll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation. Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we’d then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.

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 recruitment@tandf.co.uk

BEING ‘YOU’ AT TAYLOR AND FRANCIS:

Here at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic under local law.

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.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/