Consultant, Journals in Beijing at Oxford University Press

About the Role

Journals publishing is a strategic priority for OUP. The global journals team is responsible for managing and developing our growing list of more than 600 journals.

We are looking for a talented, experienced, and enthusiastic Consultant to manage and develop a list of China based journals. As part of the OUP journals team, this position will play a key role in fulfilling our ambitious plans for the growth of our journal programme in China.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the list of journals and work collaboratively and productively with other functional journal groups (especially production, marketing, product) to ensure smooth publication of the journals
• Work with journal editors and editorial offices closely to provide timely and professional publishing support to and maintain excellent relationships with our journal owners in China.
• Create and implement strategic developing plans to achieve the editorial objectives and divisional goals of the journals, providing relevant data to inform editorial decision making
• Attend editorial board meetings, relevant conferences, industry events and internal meetings as required, prepare reports and present them to societies and editorial boards as appropriate
• Participate in or manage departmental projects and represent OUP journals as agreed to be appropriate.
• Research, present for approval, and launch or acquire journals in your area of expertise
• Lead the transition/launch process for new journals.
• Roll out global OUP journal policies across the portfolio.

About You

Essential:

• Master degree or above in STM areas
• At least 3-5 years journal-related or transferable experience, with good understanding of
  • journals publishing, management and development, including editorial processes and requirements as well as those of other journals departments (production, marketing, sales, finance, customer service, product)
  • business models, systems, industry trends, the wider journals publishing environment, quality metrics, technology and other relevant aspects
• Great communication skills and the ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate both internal and external parties including editorial contacts, society contacts, and colleagues throughout all journals departments
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent English language skills