Publisher
Are you interested in pursuing a career in scientific publishing?
Do you enjoy being part of a team that is driving innovation in academia?
About our Team
In the Energy & Earth Journals team, we deliver world-class content by and for researchers across the globe, with a particular focus on content that supports UN sustainable development goals and a net zero future.
About the Role
We are looking for a Journal Publisher to oversee a portfolio of journals in the earth sciences; and take project oversight of select initiatives and projects in the team. The role is full time and based out of one of our key publishing offices in US or Europe, with support for hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Journal development: you will balance maintaining the superior performance of a portfolio of titles with supporting goals around accelerated growth of quality content.
- Editor appointments: you will carefully manage new editor appointments and ensure your journals have editorial structures that are diverse and dynamic.
- Community engagement: you will engage with customers through careful relationship-management and regular communication. You will share customer insight from your region with the team to help us provide products and services that your community wants.
- Brand visibility: you will improve the visibility of your journal brands and our company tools and services through effective outreach and keeping an eye on the competition.
- Project management: you will champion select initiatives in the team, following up on actions and recommendations and ensuring team engagement and delivery.
- Teamwork: you will work closely with colleagues to help deliver on collaborative projects and goals.
Requirements
- Are fluent in English (verbal and written communication).
- Have a minimum education to bachelor's degree level. An educational background in a related field is desirable but not mandatory.
- Have work experience of 2-3 years in a publishing role or in academic research is desirable. The role level offered will depend on experience.
- Desirable qualities: Pro-active, good negotiating and interpersonal skills; flexible and adaptable.
- Able to work efficiently and productively with colleagues and customers at various levels, in various locations, and from diverse cultures, and be a role model for others.
- Have a can-do attitude and team-oriented approach are essential for success.
Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working options. Our benefits include wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals—supporting both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.
Working for You
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement benefits: 401(k) with match and Employee Share Purchase Plan
Wellbeing: wellness platform, Headspace subscription, and Employee Assistance Programs
Insurance: short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Family benefits: parental leave, adoption, and surrogacy support
Savings accounts: HSA, FSA, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Paid time off, plus volunteer and Employee Resource Group participation days
About the Business
As a global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. By combining trusted content with advanced analytics, we support research, education, and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to solving global challenges and building a more sustainable future.
The benefits and National Base pay range listed is applicable to US based candidates. If you have questions regarding your location, please contact the recruiter.
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $71,600 - $119,400. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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Skills Required
- Fluent in English (verbal and written)
- Bachelor's degree (minimum)
- Work experience in publishing or academic research (2-3 years desirable)
- Educational background in a related field
- Pro-active with good negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Able to work efficiently with colleagues and customers across levels, locations, and cultures
- Can-do attitude and team-oriented approach
RELX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RELX and has not been reviewed or approved by RELX.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, alongside other financial protections such as life and disability coverage. Tuition reimbursement and share purchase access further broaden the financial value of the package beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth appears strong, with generous vacation allowances, mental health days, and options like sabbaticals and tiered PTO by tenure. Parental and caregiving leaves are described in detail, reinforcing time-away benefits as a standout component of the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are supported by offerings such as mental health support (e.g., app access), EAP resources, gym-related perks, and wellness incentives. Flexible working hours and related work-life supports add to the perceived day-to-day value of benefits.
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