[Remote] Publishing Editor, Open Access

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sage is a leading publisher in the Open Access Journals division, seeking a Publishing Editor to manage a portfolio of journals. The role involves enhancing journal quality and visibility while driving financial performance and building relationships with editorial boards and partners.


Responsibilities

  • Set clear expectations and support journal editors with mentorship and actionable feedback
  • Monitor journal performance, boost revenue, and handle costs to ensure sustainable growth
  • Advise editors and society partners to improve journal impact and uphold publishing standards
  • Lead contract renewals with editors and societies, ensuring alignment and long-term success
  • Represent Sage at conferences and lead journal editorial board meetings with confidence and insight
  • Partner with production, marketing, and other essential teams to deliver seamless journal experiences

Skills

  • Experienced in managing academic or scientific journals with a record of improving editorial performance and journal impact
  • Confident in navigating the full journal publishing lifecycle, from submission and peer review to production and distribution
  • Skilled in written and verbal communication, able to influence collaborators, negotiate contracts, and represent your organisation at industry events
  • A strategic problem solver, capable of analysing financial performance, increasing revenue, and handling costs effectively
  • A relationship-builder, known for encouraging positive relationships with editors, societies, and internal teams to drive journal success
  • Equipped to handle ethical and legal publishing challenges, ensuring compliance and integrity across all editorial activities

Benefits

  • PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with Sage covering most of the premium costs
  • Unique program benefits that support a healthy life
  • A company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years
  • A 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay
  • Financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs
  • Learning for personal interest

Company Overview

  • Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://group.sagepub.com.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Sage has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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