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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing a portfolio of Computer Science journals, focusing on strategic direction, editorial performance, and market trends. Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and drive high-quality submissions while overseeing budget and content growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Journal Publishing ExperienceStrategic Direction SettingStakeholder EngagementCommercial AwarenessFluency in English
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Hard Skills
Portfolio ManagementEditorial Budget OversightData-Driven Decision MakingContent Growth StrategyMarket Trend Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Research PublishingScholarly Publishing EcosystemOpen Access DevelopmentsInternational TravelHigh-Quality Submissions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Set and deliver the strategic direction for a portfolio of Computer Science journals
- Partner with Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Boards to drive journal performance, relevance, and impact
- Engage editors, authors, reviewers, and the wider research community to ensure a strong flow of high-quality submissions
- Evolve the portfolio in line with market trends, including Open Access developments
- Own performance outcomes including content growth, editorial speed, market position, and author and editor satisfaction
- Oversee the portfolio’s editorial budget
- Develop trusted relationships with editors, societies, academics, and industry partners
- Collaborate with editorial, production, marketing, publishing, and technology teams
- Identify emerging market needs and commercial opportunities
- Contribute to the development and acquisition of new journals, products, and services, including society journals and conferences
- Manage an international portfolio of Computer Science journals for Elsevier
Requirements
What you’ll need- A university degree (essential)
- At least two years’ experience in journal publishing, or equivalent relevant industry or postdoctoral experience (desirable)
- Fluency in English (essential)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commercial awareness and comfort working with data to inform decisions
- Understanding of the research and scholarly publishing ecosystem and its evolving needs
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Right to work in China
- English CV and English cover letter
Benefits
Comp & perks- Healthy work/life balance initiatives
- Shared parental leave
- Study assistance
- Sabbaticals
- Flexible working hours
- Medical and Life Insurance
- Long-Service Award
- Marriage and New Baby Gifts
- Festivals and Birthday Gifts
- Annual Medical Check-up
- Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform
- Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday
- Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)