Morgan Healey Exclusive
Location: UK or Germany (Home Based)
Salary: Up to £38k / €62k Basic + Benefits

We are seeking two Journal Development Editors to join the global STM Publisher, one in the UK and the other in Germany.

This is a great opportunity for a dedicated individual to be part of a strategically relevant team and contribute to the development of best-in-class and scalable workflows in a rapidly evolving scientific publishing landscape.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Editor in overseeing the current journal portfolio, launching new titles, and acquiring international journals in the medical sciences.
• Execute journal development initiatives in line with the strategy and broader portfolio objectives.
• Drive content acquisition by implementing targeted journal commissioning plans.
• Monitor journal performance against set targets and key performance indicators (KPIs). Coordinate and support Editorial Board meetings, including preparation and follow-up.
• Handle administrative duties such as issuing invitations and managing contracts.
• Uphold publishing standards, ethics, and research integrity across all editorial processes.
• Serve as the primary contact for editors and authors, managing themed issues, timelines, and providing editorial office support.
• Conduct market research and assist the Executive Editor with data analysis and reporting to support data-driven journal management.
• Implement strategic initiatives, coordinate activities, and align priorities with both internal teams (peer review, production, marketing, finance, etc.) and external stakeholders (Editorial Boards).
• Represent the journal at official events such as conferences, award ceremonies, panel discussions, and meetings, as approved.
• Support digital outreach by managing social media platforms, creating newsletters, and updating website content.
• Collaborate with society partners, addressing their requirements and aligning with their workflows.

Skills & Experience:

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in life sciences or medicine preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in journal development within international academic publishing; open access experience is a plus
• Strong analytical approach with a proven ability to work with KPIs and data-driven strategies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English Proficiency in German is advantageous
• Excellent time management and self-organisation skills
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of accountability and shared ownership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools
• Highly motivated, with a readiness and willingness to travel as needed