MANAGING EDITOR

  MANAGING EDITOR
Taylor & Francis, a leading publisher in the academic & research markets, seeks candidates for openings in our Business and Library/Information Science subject areas of our Editorial Department. We feature competitive salaries, excellent benefits & a convenient Old City Philadelphia location.

The journals managing editor will work directly with the Publisher and Associate Editor on an assigned list of journals and supervise the team editorial assistant.

DUTIES Include:
-Under the supervision of the Publisher and Associate Editor, manage all aspects of assigned list of journals to ensure high-quality, timely publication
-Serve as the primary point of contact for each academic editor within assigned list
-Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned list for the Marketing, Production, Customer Service, and Accounting departments within T & F
-Supervise the Editorial Assistant assigned to the team and train new staff as necessary
-Identify appropriate indexing and abstracting services and solicit coverage for assigned list
-Draft contracts and addendums for assigned list as necessary
-Coordinate necessary web pages changes with both internal and external web staffs
-Attend appropriate conferences and editorial board meetings
-Prepare Publishers Report for assigned list as needed
-Assist the Acquisitions Editor in preparing proposals and in integrating signed journals into the T & F system
-As appropriate, negotiate optional society arrangements for assigned list
-In conjunction with the Publisher and Associate Editor, recruit new academic editors for assigned list as necessary
-Assist the Publisher and Associate Editor in preparing proposals and in integrating signed journals into the T & F system

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Two to three years experience required for this position
-Strong organizational skills
-Ability to manage multiple projects
-Ability to work independently
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-College degree

Email or mail cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:
Taylor & Francis - CS
325 Chestnut St - Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Email: philaeditorial@taylorandfrancis.com
No Phone Calls please.