Wiley · 1 day ago
Editor in Chief - Environmental Sciences
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelWiley is a global leader in publishing and education, and they are seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual for the role of Editor in Chief, Environmental Sciences. The role involves driving the strategic development of journals, enhancing their visibility, and overseeing the peer review process.
Publishing
Responsibilities
Leverage your network, knowledge of the subject area and its development, and desk research skills to drive content acquisition and submissions growth across the environmental sciences portfolio
Strategically develop one or more journals, from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader environmental sciences journals portfolio
Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists who are the journals’ authors, peer reviewers and board members
Represent Wiley and the environmental sciences portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes
Contribute to the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision making for manuscripts submitted to several journals
Collaborate with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect and high performance
Qualification
Required
A PhD degree in environmental sciences or related field, and with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments
Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible and innovative approach to problems and a focus on defining and achieving outcomes
Ability to work in a collaborative setting and achieve results through personal influence and engagement
A self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible approach with outstanding organizational and time management skills and an excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal)
A strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer-review process. Prior experience in the publishing industry is highly desired
A keen interest in science communication and strong desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research
Confidence to present and represent the journal portfolio at conferences and through institute visits, nurture existing contacts and develop new networks, including the willingness to travel
Benefits
Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
A robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
Fair, transparent pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Wiley
We transform knowledge into accessible and actionable intelligence for today's challenges and tomorrow's possibilities.
Founded in 1807
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Chief of Staff to the CEO
Aref Matin
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