Associate / Content Acquisition Specialist
Are you a strong communicator with experience in publishing, who is analytical and has strong project management skills?
Would you like to develop your career in our Content Acquisition team?
About our Team
At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2,900+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.
About the Role
Within our Science, Technology and Medical Journals group, we are looking for a(n)(Associate) Content Acquisition Specialist to join our team. Depending on your qualification, the role will be set at associate or at specialist level. You will work with our journals publishing teams to grow and strengthen a group of academic journals within a specific subject area. This position is a great opportunity to serve the research community and develop your career in publishing.
You will manage the end-to-end publication process of special issues and work with guest editors and authors to ensure a successful publication. You will work closely with publishers to maintain a healthy pipeline of special issues for a portfolio of journals.
Responsibilities
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Project manage high-quality Special Issues, working with both guest editors and authors
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Through effective communication, build and maintain relations with editors, (potential) guest editors and authors, as well as work closely with the content acquisition marketing and the publishing teams
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Drive growth of the assigned journal portfolio by growing the quantity and quality of special content in line with the portfolio strategy
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Deliver positive contributions to overall team performance and process improvements.
Requirements
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University degree on M.Sc/MA level
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1-2 years of publishing experience and a good understanding of the academic publishing process
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Solid communication skills with an ability to connect with a broad range of people, besides working well independently
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Excellent organizational skills
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Being flexible, analytical and proactive, with the ability to think critically about a wide range of research issues.
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Excellent command of written and verbal English
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
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Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
● Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
● Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
● Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
● Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
● Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
● Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
● Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
● Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
● Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
● New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
● Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
● Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
● Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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