Associate Publisher

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Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are the background you bring and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences your perspectives and your passion; its in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated Associate Publisher to manage publishing development for a portfolio of social science journals in economics business and finance. You will develop strong working relationships with external journal editors reviewing performance and ensuring alignment on strategic goals. You will plan and execute recruitment for editorial teams making structural changes as required. As part of a global team you will work collaboratively with skilled colleagues across Wileys research business on day-to-day portfolio management as well as broader initiatives with a focus on identifying opportunities for journal development and strategic growth.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop excellent working relationships with external editors and editorial boards to build and maintain the journals reputation and quality while improving operations for continued success
• Evaluate performance and support journal development to best serve research communities
• Manage recruitment for editorial teams with adjustment to editorial structures as required
• Plan and oversee strategic content commissioning and other efforts to support healthy growth
• Represent Wiley in the subject community through outreach (virtual and in-person) and thought leadership

What we look for:

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant industry experience and a solid understanding of journal publishing
• Strong relationship management negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to ensure alignment of external editors with strategic goals
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at both operational and strategic levels
• Experienced with analysis of financial and publishing data to plan and budget accordingly keeping costs at appropriate levels while investing in growth opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems and make informed decisions; organized working style with effective time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills with ability to clearly explain complex issues in research publishing both at the conceptual level and with a grounding in journal metrics

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the worlds most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement empowering knowledge-seekers to transform todays biggest obstacles into tomorrows brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing we continue to evolve knowledge seekers steps into strides illuminating their path forward to personal educational and professional success at every stage. Around the globe we break down barriers for innovators empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields adapt their workforces and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status genetic information or based on any individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community learn and grow.

We are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wileys good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to geographic location skills and competencies.

When applying please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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