Assistant Content Acquisition (Project) Manager

Job Description:

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

The Content Acquisition Specialist / Project Manager supports the growth, visibility, and development of Wiley's journal portfolio through content acquisition, editor recruitment, and community engagement activities. This role strengthens Wiley's influence and competitive position within key research markets by increasing awareness of Special Issues, commissioning opportunities, editorial vacancies, and expressions of interest.

The primary focus is the development and delivery of scalable promotional initiatives in collaboration with marketing and engagement stakeholders, alongside oversight of internal communications for the Strategic Content Acquisition (SCA) team. The role also directly supports content acquisition and editor recruitment objectives—identifying emerging research trends, engaging researchers and scholarly communities, developing stakeholder relationships, and supporting the acquisition of high-quality Special Issues and commissioned content.

Working closely with publishing, editorial, marketing, research integrity, and other cross-functional teams, the position shares market insights, supports strategic community engagement, and contributes to initiatives that drive sustainable journal growth and long-term portfolio development.

Primary Responsibilities

Marketing, Social Media, and Communication (50% of time)

• Promote Wiley journal brands and portfolios to author, researcher, and subject matter expert (SME) communities.

• Develop and implement content-led marketing initiatives that enhance journal visibility and reputation.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen Wiley's scholarly influence and competitive position within key research communities.

• Partner with Marketing teams and other stakeholders to develop campaigns and engagement strategies.

• Support and advise the China Marketing team on market-specific content and audience engagement initiatives.

• Oversee standardisation and currency of internal communications for the Strategic Content Acquisition team.

• Act as a primary contact point on social media.

Content Acquisition and Editor Recruitment (50% of time)

• Identify emerging research trends and engage researchers and scholarly communities.

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to support acquisition of high-quality Special Issues and other commissioned content.

• Contribute to journal and portfolio development through bibliometric analysis.

• Proactively identify prospective editorial candidates and conduct targeted outreach.

• Support effective management of the editor lifecycle.

Expected End Results:

• Successful acquisition of high-quality Special Issues and commissioned content.

• Strengthened editorial pipeline and effective editor lifecycle management.

• Data-informed portfolio development and strategic community engagement.

• 3+ years of work experience, preferably in STM publishing.

• Experience in commissioning, editorial, or marketing activities within the research community is desirable.

• Analytical, able to make data-driven decisions.

• Ability to persuade and influence.

• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally for a range of audiences.

• Ability to initiate and track multiple projects concurrently.

• Detail and quality oriented.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Understanding of social media and marketing principles is desirable.

• Excellent command of English.

• Fluent spoken and written Mandarin for China-based colleagues.

• Willing to travel on occasion.

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. 

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. 

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. 
Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.
We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.
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