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Deputy Editor

Employer
Royal Society of Chemistry
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (GB)
Salary
£33,662 - £37,402 per annum plus benefits
Closing date
24 Mar 2019

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Sector
Chemistry, Not For Profit, Publishing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

This is a vital role to support the continuing development of our journals contributing to community engagement, commissioning and achieving our ambitious growth targets. We are looking for an ambitious professional who wants to apply and develop their current knowledge and skills, and further their career in STM publishing. 

Working closely with the Executive Editor, you will proactively contribute to the strategic development of the journals below, through commissioning and product development plans and by working closely with the Development Editor to implement these plans, build lasting relationships with key stakeholders, attend national and international conferences, and deputise for the Executive Editor where required. You will also work closely with other teams across the organisation to ensure the successful delivery of the journal strategies and the wider Royal Society of Chemistry's Publishing strategy.


This role will support Energy & Environmental Science, Catalysis Science & Technology, Green Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, and Sustainable Energy & Fuels.

In addition to the above, you will be:

  • Developing and implementing product development plans to improve journal performance through effective Editorial policy, commissioning and marketing plans
  • Commissioning articles, via desk based research and attendance at scientific conferences
  • Contributing to the development of the Editorial and Advisory Boards and assisting the Executive Editor in the identification and recruitment of external Associate Editors
  • Developing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential authors, referees and customers
  • Monitoring the demands of market forces to inform journal developments
  • Involved in preparing and managing journal budgets
  • Supervising the Development Editor and Editorial Assistant working on the journals

We are looking for:

 Essential: 

  • A good honours degree in science (chemical science normally preferred)
  • Previous experience in STM publishing
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to work well as a team
  • Good organisational and time-management skills are required together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Desirable: 

  • Knowledge of and passion for the chemical sciences
  • Previous experience of commissioning and conference attendance

At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we offer excellent pro rata benefits

 If you are interested, please apply before the end of our closing date.

 For a full job description, please click here.

Company

The Royal Society of Chemistry is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. Supported by a worldwide network of members and an international publishing business, our activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public.

 

The RSC has a broad range of diverse career opportunities. Our teams are highly motivated and successful with our employees citing 'the people' as the best thing about working at the RSC. Working for the RSC provides a great opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments in science without working in a lab.

Company info
Website
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Royal Society of Chemistry
Telephone
01223 432441
Location
Thomas Graham House
Science Park
Milton Road
Cambridge
CB4 0WF
GB

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