Managing and Business Development Editor

The peer-reviewed journal Reproductive BioMedicine Online is looking a full-time Managing and Business Development Editor (40 hours a week Monday to Friday, with flexibility for representing the journal at national and international medical conferences).

To apply for this role, or to request further information, please email kkahuja10@gmail.com

Role

To work directly with the Chief Editor and Chairman on the efficient management and strategic development of the journal.

Key responsibilities

• Regular analysis and reporting of key journal metrics to assess performance and inform management and development decisions.
• Progressing initiatives and developments (for example novel content strands) as outlined by the Chief Editor and Chairman.
• Identification of potential new initiatives or subject areas, to strengthen the journal's position within the market sector, in discussion with the Chief Editor and Chairman.
• Progressing existing activities, including social media presence, compilation of a quarterly digest, press releases and media coverage as required, in close interaction with the Chief Editor and publisher.
• Working with Editorial Office as necessary to help manage an efficient, rigorous and author-friendly peer-review process that maintains high professional and scientific standards.

Profile

• Science postdoc/PhD, ideally with relevant subject background.
• Excellent interactive, team-working skills, while also having the ability to work independently.
• Flexible, analytical and proactive.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience of academic publishing and the peer review process would be helpful.

Target outcomes

• Increased number of high-quality published articles and an even distribution of papers per subject section.
• Faster handling of papers.
• Improved feedback from authors, editors and referees.
• Improved performance of the Journal in terms of citations and downloads.
• Establish and support a committee for invited reviews.
• Editorial expansion/innovation in related/emerging fields.
• Active social media presence.
• Increased press coverage through regular, targeted press releases.

Competencies

• Displaying integrity and honesty.
• Connects the group to the outside world.
• Takes initiative.
• Technical/professional expertise.
• Practices self development.
• Builds relationships.
• Collaboration and teamwork.