Publishing Editor - (12 month Fixed-Term) - Hybrid

Publishing Editor - £48,530 - £50,093 - (12 month Fixed-Term) - Hybrid 

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage  is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.  

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to: 

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact 

• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning 

• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas 

About our Team:

The Hybrid & Open Access Journals Editorial department is a vibrant and dynamic team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about research and publishing. We are responsible for developing and growing a diverse portfolio of high-quality, valuable journals across the social sciences, STEM fields, and various business models to adapt to a changing market. Our collaborative efforts with external editors, society partners, and internal colleagues in editorial, marketing, and product innovation roles ensure the growth, success, and long-term sustainability of our program. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to driving excellence and fostering a supportive environment.

Could you be our new Publishing Editor ? Are you?

• Interested in and committed to higher education and academic publishing?
• Experienced in running journals, ideally at an academic or scientific journal publisher?
• Able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the journal publication process and industry?
• A strong oral and written communicator, able to deliver presentations and share information confidently and clearly?
• An excellent relationship manager, ability to build positive collaborations with colleagues and external stakeholders?
• Able to manage a variety of projects within tight time pressures in a dynamic environment?
• Ability to identify, advise, and act appropriately on ethical or legal questions relating to publication? For example: publication misconduct, libel, or copyright.
• Proficient in standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office? 

Your new role:

• Monitor the financial performance of journals in the assigned portfolio, maximising revenues and controlling costs.
• Implement activities with other departments and external partners to ensure action taken where necessary to make improvements to financial performance.
• Provide information and advice to journal editors and partner societies to help them improve the quality of content published in their journals.
• Compile and assess key data and metrics, using this data to inform recommendations on each journal’s development strategy.
• Lead journal editorial board meetings and represent Sage at conferences, where appropriate.
• Successfully negotiate editor and society contract renewals, produce profit and loss statements, prepare draft contracts and lead contract approval process through to contract signature.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure that the journals are produced, marketed and distributed in an appropriate way and within acceptable costs.
• Where required, be responsible for handling acquired titles from contract through to publication by Sage by coordinating with other departments to ensure necessary actions are completed on time.
• Support the Publisher / Senior Publisher / Team as required with departmental projects and tasks.
• Actively manage journal editor performance, establishing and implementing best practice regarding manuscript submission, peer review process, revision and resubmission policies, and optimal editorial board function.

If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact [email protected] . We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us but is not essential for your application. It offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.  As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.