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Assistant Publisher
Assistant Publisher – [Journal Portfolio Management]
We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible in science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues, and society at large.
About The Role
The Assistant Publisher is responsible for the maintenance and development of a portfolio of journals across a related subject area. This role involves:
- Evaluating performance against company and department objectives
- Managing editor performance
- Maintaining relationships with scientific editors and board members
Job Responsibilities
Content Growth
- Meet objectives regarding content production, including submissions, acceptances, and published articles
Editor Management
- Maintain relationships with a network of scientific editors and board members
- Engage regularly to build awareness and gather feedback
- Manage daily journal and editor performance via regular check-ins
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Contractual Relationships
- Negotiate and oversee contractual agreements with journal editors
- Set performance targets and rotate editors per senior team direction
- Participate in appointments interviews and offer recommendations on editor hiring
Reporting
- Prepare and present activity reports to Associate Director and Senior Director
Collaboration
- Support external reporting, end-to-end publishing services, and title-level business growth through cross-departmental partnerships
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Conceptual knowledge of research trends and publishing standards
- Strong problem-solving skills to optimise programmes within existing processes
- Excellent communication to explain and implement strategic changes
- Able to receive clear direction from managers
- Presentation and storytelling expertise to deliver impactful updates
- Growth mindset with a learner’s attitude
About Wiley
For over 200 years, Wiley has been turning knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts explores what’s next in science, education, and publishing, creating impact that reaches everywhere.
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Wiley’s Commitment
- Equal opportunity & inclusion: Prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, disability, or national origin
- Accommodations: Supports applicants/employees with disabilities via tasupport@wiley.com
- Learning culture: Proud of international mobility programmes, hybrid working, and opportunities to learn and connect
- Fair compensation: Strives for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
Salary Range (GBP)
£27,400 – £37,333 (UK, Canada, US, AU, and EMEA markets; subject to location, skills, and specific position needs)
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