Associate Managing Editor

• Manage the end-to-end publication process for assigned journals, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for journal-related operational matters and escalations.
• Coordinate closely with editors, editorial boards, authors, reviewers, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient journal operations.
• Ensure a seamless transition of newly acquired journals from the acquisitions stage to editorial management.
• Monitor publishing schedules and proactively address delays to maintain publication timelines.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journal editors, authors, reviewers, society partners, and internal teams.
• Liaise regularly with Sage India, UK, and US colleagues to address editorial, production, and operational requirements.
• Provide high-quality service and support to editors, societies, and contributors.

• Identify opportunities to enhance journal performance, visibility, and impact.
• Work closely with editors on manuscript flow, turnaround times, editorial planning, and publication strategies.
• Drive initiatives related to journal indexing, abstracting, Impact Factor acquisition, and overall portfolio growth.
• Educate and guide editors on indexing criteria, citation performance, and Impact Factor improvement strategies.
• Identify and implement journal-specific development plans to improve performance and reach.

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and execute journal-specific promotional activities, including:
• Call for Papers campaigns
• Impact Factor announcements
• Special Issue promotions
• Article-level marketing initiatives
• Conference and event promotional support

• Prepare and present journal performance reports and publisher reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Maintain accurate journal records, reports, and portfolio documentation.
• Prepare personal performance reports aligned with departmental objectives.

• Support drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing journal contract renewals and addenda.
• Develop an understanding of publishing business models and contractual frameworks.
• Support onboarding, maintenance, and renewal of new publishing products and content solutions.

• Stay updated on industry developments, publishing trends, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Work independently to achieve departmental objectives while escalating issues appropriately when required.

• Effective management of assigned journal portfolios.
• Delivery of publication schedules and service-level commitments.
• Enhanced journal visibility through indexing and abstracting achievements.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and relationship management.
• Accurate reporting and performance tracking.
• Successful implementation of journal development initiatives.
• Compliance with publishing standards, contracts, and internal policies.

, Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Publishing, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in scholarly journal publishing within an editorial or journal management environment.
• Experience managing journals throughout the publication lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with journal development activities, indexing applications, and editorial workflows.

• Strong understanding of scholarly publishing processes.
• Strong understanding of peer review management.
• Strong understanding of journal management and development.
• Strong understanding of publishing contracts and business models.
• Strong understanding of abstracting and indexing (A&I) databases.
• Strong understanding of Impact Factor and journal performance metrics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with peer review management systems is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced publishing environment.

• Timely publication of assigned journals.
• Improved journal performance and indexing outcomes.
• High editor, author, reviewer, and society satisfaction.
• Achievement of departmental and individual KPIs.
• Effective management of journal portfolios and stakeholder relationships.