Commissioning Editor - Engineering (Beijing or Shanghai)
Commissioning Editor - Engineering (Beijing or Shanghai)
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Job Description
As a member of our global content acquisition team the key purpose of a Commissioning Editor is to commission high-quality article submissions delivering an ongoing pipeline of publications across a broad scope of Taylor & Francis Engineering Journals.
This role will involve undertaking detailed analysis of academic fields and growth areas understanding the breadth of research outputs in those areas and engaging with researchers to build awareness of the benefits of publishing with Taylor & Francis. You will need to build relationships with the research community and work closely alongside our journal Editors and Editorial Boards as well as Editorial Marketing Operation teams.
Closing Date: Applications will close on 6th August 2025.
Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.
What you will be doing:
- Commission high quality article collections for Taylor & Francis engineering journals to increase the number of submissions and quality of the publications
- Regularly conduct structured analysis of relevant academic fields using a range of tools to identify areas of growth and potential opportunities to drive article submissions across the portfolio.
- Identify and approach key target researchers and research groups around the world to develop and implement structured commissioning plans.
- Build strong networks with these researchers via 1:1 discussion presentations conference attendance etc and engage them in discussion regarding potential Article Collections and submission to Taylor & Francis journals. You will work closely with them to act as key ambassadors and advocates to encourage submissions from their community.
- Liaise closely with Editors authors and other key partners to ensure delivery of the content pipeline.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of our Editorial Policies ensuring these are followed during the content commissioning
- Introduce T&Fs Open Access and Open Science new products and activities to research communities
Qualifications :
What were looking for:
- PhD degree in engineering would be preferred
- Demonstrable experience in scientific publishing (2 years preferred) content acquisition is preferred
- Proven ability to thrive in a target-driven environment demonstrating a results-oriented mindset and behaviors that consistently achieve or exceed objectives
- Positive persuasion skills (or clearly identified equivalent experience) strong written and verbal communication in English and Mandarin that can be tailored to different audiences (e.g. editors academics researchers international)
- Strong organizational skills high efficiency and attention to details
- Ability to prioritize effectively and to work to (often competing) deadlines
- A positive and proactive approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex trouble-shooting
- Able to work cooperatively with local and global colleagues at all levels
- A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office Outlook and internet browsers)
- Active interest in open access open data and open science as well as in publishing and related matters
Additional Information :
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
Location:
- This role is open to candidates in Beijing or Shanghai and you should have the right to work and live in China
- The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of either our Beijing or Shanghai office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
- This role will require some travel to conferences and to meet researchers in-person.
What we offer in return:
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic flexible working culture
- 20 days (pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
- 4 paid volunteering days each year
- Paid sick leave of 14 days
- Social insurance and housing fund plus supplementary medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 well-being support
- Performance bonus
- Annual health screening for employee and spouse optical and medical care
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If youre excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience dont fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.
We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture. Its also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.
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