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Journals Commissioning and Development Editor
Persona Staff
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Remote, South-Africa
Location
Remote
Posted
May 25, 2026
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement journal commissioning and development plans for a portfolio of open access journal.
- Build strong relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Boards, society partners, and other academic stakeholder.
- Identify target research groups, and emerging subject areas to support journal growth.
- Drive initiatives to increase submissions, visibility, and community engagement.
- Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and growth areas.
- Support the acquisition or initiation of new journals.
- Represent the company at conferences and other relevant academic events where required.
- Plan and support Editorial Board and Journal Oversight Committee meetings, including preparation of papers, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
- Manage Editorial Board and committee terms, editorial profiles, and editor contract administration. ...