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 Senior Publisher to oversee a portfolio of journals in the energy and 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 China, with support for hybrid working arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Journal development: you will balance maintaining the superior performance of a portfolio of journal titles with supporting goals around accelerated growth of 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 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
- Fluent English speaker with proven communication skills
- Minimum education to degree level. An educational background in a related field is desirable but not mandatory
- Work experience of 5+ years in publishing preferred. The role level offered will depend on experience.
- Pro-active, good negotiating and interpersonal skills; flexible, adaptable.
- Ability 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.
- 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. Working for You We offer a comprehensive benefits package, depending on location. If you have questions regarding your location, please contact the recruiter.
About the Business
Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all.
Please include a cover letter with your application detailing why you are interested in this role and what you feel you will bring.
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Skills Required
- Fluent English speaker with proven communication skills
- Minimum education to degree level
- At least 5 years of publishing experience
- Proactive, adaptable, and flexible approach
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers across locations and cultures
- Can-do attitude and team-oriented approach
- Cover letter explaining interest in the role and relevant contributions
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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