Managing Editor – Measurement Science
ACS International (ACSI) is looking for a Managing Editor, Measurement Science in China.
ACS International, Ltd. (ACSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Chemical Society. ACSI is comprised of representatives that serve the scientific community worldwide. Employees represent products and services provided by ACS divisions, including ACS Publications and CAS, to the world’s most important scientific companies, government organizations, global patent offices and academic institutions to promote research and discovery.
ACS Publications is a Division of the ACS and has all the characteristics of a medium-large scientific and technical publishing organization. It is one of two Divisions charged with serving the dual function of generating a reliable annual surplus to support the Society’s programmatic activities, while also fulfilling a core goal of the Society in advancing knowledge in the field of chemistry and the chemical enterprise. The Division publishes 85+ high-quality peer-reviewed journals covering the breadth of chemistry and allied fields, as well as numerous other high-quality products and services of benefit to the global community.
The Publishing Group consists of six main teams: Global Publishing Operations; Global Editorial Strategy; Strategic Partnerships, China, Korea, & Japan; India Strategy & Operations; Publishing Intelligence and Analytics; and C&EN. These teams collaborate to optimize the editorial direction and production of our journals, and to ensure that our authors and reviewers have a positive publishing experience. In support of that mission, the Global Editorial Strategy team focuses on the effective operations and strategic development of the suite of ACS Publications’ journals, including both hybrid and open access titles. This team delivers new products on an annual and ongoing basis, based on an assessment of the existing portfolio relative to the research landscape. The Global Editorial Strategy team also provides strategic guidance to ACS Editors-in-Chief to maximize the impact and success of the journals and is central to ensuring the Editors and editorial direction of the journals optimally serve the mission of the ACS.
The Managing Editor is responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of measurement science journals. They will work with staff and Editors to develop and implement publishing strategies and editorial initiatives to sustain and enhance the journals’ standing within the global chemistry community to ensure their continued growth and success. They will ensure that the publications are produced on time, on budget, and with appropriate levels of quality. The Managing Editor will collaborate with the Editors in planning and recruiting commissioned content and monitor progress of the journal against competitors. They will work with staff from Global Production Operations; Global Editorial Operations; Global Technology Solutions; Product Management; and Marketing and Sales to implement strategic initiatives for the journal. The Managing Editor will represent the journals within the scientific community through site visits and conferences in China and globally. The incumbent officially reports to a Senior Associate Publisher, with day-to-day oversight by a Senior Managing Editor
Responsibilities:
· Define and drive strategic growth of the relevant measurement science journalsthrough development and management of editorial initiatives; monitor competitorjournals and industry developments, and report on issues/trends to Editors andACS staff at regular intervals, including during annual Editors’ and EditorialAdvisory Board Meetings; develop and implement near and long-term strategicplans and priorities.
· Identify,implement, and promote strategies for the assigned journals to grow authorship,personalize outreach to key communities, and monitor emerging trends toidentify new opportunities for collaboration among sister and related journals.
· Identify,build relationships with, and recruit new authors and research communities for theassigned journals to commission high quality content,including reviews, research articles, front matter, and special issues.Collaborate with the Editors, ACS Publications staff,and other stakeholdersto identify new and emerging areas of content for the journal,and solicit and track submissions in these areas.
· Effectivelyrepresent the journals in correspondence and at outreach events, site visits,strategic scientific conferences, and exhibits to acquire and maintain a deepunderstanding of the needs and trends within the communities served by thejournals and publications portfolio.
· Collaboratewith the Editors-in-Chief to identify and recruit new Editors and EditorialAdvisory Board members for the journals.
· Usingestablished best practices, monitor journal and competitor statistics, preparedata reports for internal and external reporting, and draft monitoring reportsunder the guidance of ACS Publications staff.
· Coordinatewith other departments to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and overall highquality of the published product and to move forward strategic initiatives.
· AssistACS Publication staff with developing and implementing features, products, andservices for journals and supporting the overall portfolio as necessary.
Qualifications:
· Aminimum of a Master’s degree in chemistry or allied sciences is required. Anadvanced degree (Ph.D.) is preferred. Expertise in measurement science andrelated fields is preferred, but all chemistry-related backgrounds will beconsidered, as journal assignments may evolve over time. Combined 4+ years ofrelevant training and experience in an academic or industrial setting required.Experience in STM publishing, trends in publishing, funding/publishing policy,and publication ethics is required.
· Excellentwritten and verbal communication abilities with both technical and nontechnicalaudiences is required. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and proactiveself-starter with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, ability to makewell-reasoned strategic decisions, strong relationship building capabilitiesand ability to influence diverse stakeholders and communities. The successful applicantis expected to have strong multitasking and organizational skills to balanceboth long term goals/projects and day-to-day deliverables and be able to effectivelyprioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines while contributing to and collaboratingwith cross-functional teams.
Thisposition is based in the Beijing office of ACS International and involvesfrequent collaboration with colleagues and editors across different time zones.Moderate travel within China and occasional international travel will berequired. ACS Publications employees follow a hybrid work schedule inaccordance with local office requirements.
