Associate Director, Publishing
Quick answer
PLOS is hiring a remote Associate Director, Publishing (US-based or in specified UK and US states) with a base salary of $145,000- $157,000 or £90,000- £104,000 to lead strategic publishing initiatives and develop journal portfolios.
- Role
- Associate Director, Publishing
- Organization
- PLOS
- Location
- Fully remote/home based, UK and specified US states
- 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
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 (US). Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, personal accident insurance, pension with up to 10% employer match, 25 days holidays, market competitive maternity and paternity leave, 2 days paid time off for volunteering, fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office (UK).
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is fully remote/home based, with applications accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA.
What is the compensation?
The base salary range is $145,000- $157,000 (US) or £90,000- £104,000 (UK).
What are the key qualifications required?
Required 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 should be submitted by February 28, 2024, through the PLOS careers page.
What benefits are offered?
Benefits include 401k with employer match, employee-sponsored health insurance, paid vacation, parental leave, and a fully remote work environment with a stipend for home office setup (US).
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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