Associate Publisher

Job Description: We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large. About the Role: The Associate Publisher is responsible for the maintenance and development of a list of journals across a related subject area. The Associate Publisher will continuously and proactively evaluate the performance of the program as it relates to Wiley and department objectives. The Associate Publisher meets objectives with regard to content growth, including submissions, acceptances and published articles. The Assoc Publisher monitors the external competitive landscape and matches developments in the external market to publishing and growth opportunities in the list. The Associate Publisher is expected to develop and maintain a network of scientific editors and board members associated with the relevant list, and continuously engage with them to gain insight, awareness and feedback on opportunities in the field. The Associate Publisher manages Editor performance independently and is expected to meet regularly with journal Editors to review and report performance. When required, the Associate Publisher will receive guidance from the Director, Portfolio Development on succession planning objectives, and will create transition plans and identify successors for all relevant journals. The Associate Publisher is expected to organize, maintain, and report on activities to the Director and Senior director in a timely manner. How you will make an impact: ·Creates plans and activities identified in the annual journal development planning cycle. ·Proactively Manage performance of external journal editors. ·Collaborate closely with Author Delivery team to implement initiatives that drive efficiency and productivity. ·Build a strong network with external journal editors and be known in the community as a Wiley ambassador. What we look for: ·Bachelor’s degree and above, in Life Sciences related area would be ideal ·2+ years’ experience in publishing, have knowledge of other publishing houses. ·Has expanded conceptual knowledge of publishing (experience in a publishing role or practice in research) ·Able to establish collaborative relationships within Wiley and external organizations. ·Knows how to get buy-in from Editors and Societies for changes required to align own titles with strategic priorities. ·Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders in a publishing context. ·Problem solver ·Fluent in English and Mandarin We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. 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 individual's 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. 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. 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