Are you a strong communicator with experience in publishing, who is analytical and has strong project management skills?
 

Are you excited to work for a journal serving the global community?
 

About our Team

Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve healthcare outcomes. for the benefit of society. We help researchers share knowledge, collaborate and make discoveries. We deliver insights that help universities, research institutions, governments and funders achieve strategic goals. We help doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients, providing tools to find the right clinical answers. We support R&D-intensive corporations with data-led insights that drive innovation. Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education, including ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciVal, ClinicalKey and Sherpath. Elsevier publishes over 2,900 digitized journals, including The Lancet and Cell, 38,000 e-book titles and many iconic reference works, including Gray’s Anatomy. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. With a wide range of technology jobs, commercial and business jobs, and graduate jobs, there is a part for everyone to play. We need talented people to help us inspire ground-breaking research.

Within our Science, Technology and Medical Journals (STMJ) group, we are looking for a Content Acquisition Specialist to join our team. 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.
 

About the Role

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
 

Project manage high-quality special issues, working with both guest editors and authorsThrough effective communication, build and maintain relations with editors, (potential) guest editors and authors, as well as work closely with the content acquisition marketing teamDrive growth of the assigned journal portfolio by growing the quantity and quality of special content in line with the portfolio strategyDeliver positive contributions to overall team performance and process improvements.

Requirements
 

Minimum University degree, preferably M.Sc/MA level1-2 years of publishing experience and a good understanding of the academic publishing processStrong communication skills with an ability to connect with a broad range of people, as well as work well independentlyExcellent organizational skillsFlexible, analytical and proactive, with the ability to think critically about a wide range of research issues.Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

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.
 

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:
 

Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public HolidayFamily Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)

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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