Head of Publishing

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نُشرت يوم January 16, 2025

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This is an exciting opening for a Head of Publishing to lead the open access academic publishing department and set the publishing strategy at Knowledge E. We are looking for a talented individual with a proven track record within, and a passion for, the academic publishing industry and an understanding of the open access landscape. This is a hands-on role, leading a dedicated production and editorial team while working closely with journal stakeholders from across the Global South (albeit with a focus on the MENA region).This is an extremely diverse position, encompassing managing the editorial and production teams, overseeing client relations and business development, and liaising closely with journal owners and indexers to help ensure the long-term development of every journal in the portfolio. Reporting to our Chief Academic Officer, some of your responsibilities will include:Leading and managing the publishing teamResponsibility for the successful delivery of all in-house publishing services (journals, conferences, books and textbooks)Developing the publishing offerings to enhance client satisfaction, improve efficiency, and increase revenue streamsDevising and implementing publishing strategies, the business plan and annual budgetImplementing efficient publishing processes and standards to ensure publications are on time and within budgetAccelerating the growth of the online Open Access publishing platform, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholdersResearching industry developments and potential tools and approaches for production workflows, journal development and journal promotionOverseeing the implementation of new developmentsDeveloping and maintaining relationships with relevant industry partnersYou areAn experienced publishing professional with a commercial focus and experience in nurturing academic journals, capable of developing effective strategies for journal development and successful strategies for commercial expansion. Proactive and enthusiastic, you are able to work autonomously and collaboratively, to lead and to be part of the team.Minimum job qualificationsEstablished managerial experience in academic or educational publishingExperience working with journals is essential and conference proceedings publishing experience would be advantageousExcellent communication, influencing and relationship building skillsNative English speaker or equivalent levelIn-depth understanding of the publishing industry and its workflowAbility to identify market needs and define services to address themUniversity degree of 2.1 or aboveDesired extrasExperience of working with a University PressKnowledge of the PKP Open Journal Systems (OJS)Experience working with web-based technology and management information systems.Arabic language expertiseExisting relationships with key decision makers at relevant industry organisations such as Crossref, Orcid, DOAJ, OAPEN, ALPSP, OASPA and PKP

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