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Locum Editor BMC Series

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Job LocationWembley Central
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Editor, BMC SeriesLocum position (fixed term contract)BioMed CentralLondonClosing Date: 25th October 2020Are you a PhD-qualified candidate looking for your first editorial position The BMC Series is looking for an in-house Editor for a portfolio of clinical titles including BMC Public Health. The BMC Series is a collection of community-focused, open access journals that cover all areas of science and medicine. The ethos of these journals is that editorial decisions are not based on the perceived impact or interest level of papers, but on rigorous science.You will be responsible for the performance and success of a portfolio of journals within the BMC series. This includes overseeing and developing their content, driving their growth, and optimizing editorial standards and policies.Communication is a key part of this role, as you will need to build excellent and productive relationships with the external editors, who are academic experts in their fields and who manage the handling of most manuscripts. You will also work closely with internal teams responsible for editorial support, marketing, PR etc.You will need to take a proactive approach to organizing your work, and through monitoring the content and performance of your journal, you will identify and implement changes to maximise both.Responsibilities

  • Take overall responsibility for journal content, with decisions on individual manuscripts delegated as appropriate to external Associate Editors, although the Editor may act as handling editor on manuscripts (full training will be provided).
  • Monitor journal performance to identify areas for improvement and take action as appropriate.
  • Ensure that appropriate editorial standards are upheld.
  • Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors.
  • Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the BMC series, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles.
  • Visit suitable academic institutions as appropriate to meet Editorial Board Members.
  • Attend conferences to promote the journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields.
  • Write blogs and participate in social media activities on both journal content and developments in the field to raise the profile of journals and their content to the appropriate audiences.
    • Experience, skills and qualificationsEssential
  • Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a relevant field
  • An interest in open access publishing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals
  • Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
  • Willing to travel occasionally and represent BioMed Central at external events
    • To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your salary expectations and notice period.

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