Editor I--Journalism and Media (US)

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa Business

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a collegial, creative, and driven Communication and Media Arts team. Reporting to the US Publisher for communication studies, this position is responsible for managing the global journalism studies and journalism practice textbook, professional, and supplementary books program, with some additional remit within media studies, media production, and mass communication.

The position involves commissioning new editions of key textbooks; organically growing the list with first editions, particularly for the US market; identifying and pursuing opportunities for books for the professional market; and maintaining the reputation of the list in the academic/scholarly market with our supplementary titles. This editor works with long-standing authors and will be expected to build new author relationships.

What we're looking for

A background in media or journalism studies is not necessary but would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Meeting annual commissioning goals, with an emphasis on acquiring the above-mentioned kinds of texts; Meeting annual publishing goals by working with authors to help them meet manuscript submission deadlines and liaising with production and authors to meet production and publishing deadlines; Researching journalism course and professional trends, entailing conference attendance, particularly in the United States, and potential campus travel; Liaising with series editors and book authors, as well as marketing, production, and sales colleagues

Requirements

Previous experience in academic publishing is ideal, commissioning experience in academic publishing would be an advantage; A self-starter who can work quickly and independently while liaising effectively with team members globally as well as a diverse and wide-ranging author base; Ability to assess proposals and evaluate proposal reviews with an eye to subject and list standards and course or professionals’ needs; Flexibility and creative thinking when faced with the occasional challenging editorial decision; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational skills, with the capability of achieving challenging commissioning goals; Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills; Financial focus and the ability to budget and analyze financial data

Benefits

An annual salary of $ $65,000 - $72,000; Salary commensurate with experience; An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture; Paid sick time; Ample paid time off; 3 additional discretionary days for the holiday season at the end of the year; Up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave; Medical & vision benefits; 4 volunteering days per year; 401(k) match; Flexible working schedule; Seasonal social and charitable events; Training and development