Associate Director, Publishing

LocationFully remote/home based, UK and US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA

SetupRemote

LevelSenior

Posted1w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

PLOS is hiring a fully remote Associate Director, Publishing (US-based) with a salary range of $145,000- $157,000 (US) £90,000- £104,000 (UK) to lead strategic publishing initiatives and develop journal portfolios.

Role: Associate Director, Publishing
Organization: PLOS
Location: Fully remote/home based, UK and US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA
Work setup: Remote
Level: Senior
Compensation: $145,000- $157,000 (US) £90,000- £104,000 (UK)
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The Associate Director, Publishing provides strategic leadership for the PLOS journal portfolio, ensuring that portfolio priorities, publishing investments, and journal development strategies align with organizational goals and advance PLOS's mission.

What you'll do

Develop and implement a portfolio-wide publishing strategy
Lead, develop, and support a team of senior publishing professionals
Ensure journal and subject portfolio strategies support a clear value proposition
Translate organizational strategy into clear portfolio priorities
Oversee publishing budgets and forecasts

What it takes

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Substantial experience launching Open Access journals
Strong commercial and financial skills
Substantial experience in STM publishing
Experience managing senior publishing professionals
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans

What you'll bring

Strategic leadershipPublishing strategy developmentTeam leadership and developmentFinancial and commercial skillsExperience in STM publishingRemote team management

How we treat you

401k with employer match, employee-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, parental leave, short term and long term disability insurance, 2 days paid time off for volunteering, fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is fully remote/home based, with eligibility for candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA.

What is the compensation range?

The base salary range is $145,000- $157,000 (US) £90,000- £104,000 (UK).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, substantial experience launching Open Access journals, and strong commercial and financial skills.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the PLOS careers page by the application deadline of 02/28/2024.

What benefits are offered?

Benefits include 401k with employer match, employee-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, parental leave, and a fully remote work environment with a stipend on joining for home office.

How to apply

Apply directly on PLOS's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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