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Job Title Journal Development Editor

Reports to Head of Journal Development

Location 14-16 Meredith St, London, EC1R 0AB

1.1 About us

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects

and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide

membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role

is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.

Read more about our mission and values at microbiologysociety.org.

1.2 About you

The Journal Development Editor is responsible for supporting the strategic development and

delivery of editorial development plans, generating increasing high quality content in our titles, and

supporting the ongoing movement toward open science. The postholder will ensure we support the

microbiology community, working closely with colleagues, external stakeholders and with

microbiologists in academia, industry, and clinical environments.

The postholder will contribute to and support the Associate Director of Members’ Programmes in

the delivery of all of Council’s strategic objectives and particularly in relation to advancing the

understanding of microbiology and championing the contribution made by microbiology, our

members and their work in addressing global challenges.

1.3 Duties

Reporting to the Head of Journal Development, the Journal Development Editor will have

responsibility for supporting the delivery of editorial development plans focusing on a selection of

journals within the Society’s portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include (but will not necessarily be limited to):

• In collaboration with the Head of Journal Development, contribute to the strategic

management, growth and development of Society journals, working closely with colleagues

and members of Editorial Boards to create and implement innovative, community-focused

editorial strategies that advance the understanding of microbiology and champion the

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Microbiology Society – Job Description for:

Job Title Journal Development Editor Reports to Head of Journal Development Location 14 - 16 Meredith St, London, EC1R 0AB

1.1 About us

The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools. Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge. Read more about our mission and values at microbiologysociety.org.

1.2 About you

The Journal Development Editor is responsible for supporting the strategic development and delivery of editorial development plans, generating increasing high quality content in our titles, and supporting the ongoing movement toward open science. The postholder will ensure we support the microbiology community, working closely with colleagues, external stakeholders and with microbiologists in academia, industry, and clinical environments. The postholder will contribute to and support the Associate Director of Members’ Programmes in the delivery of all of Council’s strategic objectives and particularly in relation to advancing the understanding of microbiology and championing the contribution made by microbiology, our members and their work in addressing global challenges.

1.3 Duties

Reporting to the Head of Journal Development, the Journal Development Editor will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of editorial development plans focusing on a selection of journals within the Society’s portfolio. Key responsibilities will include (but will not necessarily be limited to):

In collaboration with the Head of Journal Development, contribute to the strategic management, growth and development of Society journals, working closely with colleagues and members of Editorial Boards to create and implement innovative, community-focused editorial strategies that advance the understanding of microbiology and champion the

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Coordinating commissioning by identifying topics, institutions and groups to be targeted for commissioning purposes, and soliciting relevant, high-quality articles through in-person and desk-based commissioning, as well as utilising our Editors and members to help bring in high- quality content to the journals
Contributing to the delivery of an annual report on bibliometric indicators, including comparing such indicators with selected competitor journals, providing insight into the meaning of the indicators, and recommending actions to improve them where appropriate
With the Head of Journal Development, regularly audit journals to monitor compliance with industry best practice and ethical policies, and consistency of Editorial Board decision making. Alongside the audit process maintain awareness of appeals and corrigenda, and manage any ethical disputes in compliance with COPE guidelines
Implementing suitable monitoring and evaluation processes across the journals portfolio (e.g. setting targets, monitoring and reporting on quantitative and qualitative portfolio health indicators) in order to evidence impact and value for money, and determine how future journal development could be improved
Building strong and productive relationships with members, partner organisations and other key stakeholders of the Society, including contribution and occasional project management of cross-Society initiatives to support key audiences – such as infection scientists, early career microbiologists and veterinary microbiologists
Providing input into financial decision making in respect of usage of Editorial Board travel funds and journal marketing budgets, and negotiating with events and other societies to highlight our journals
Representing the Society at external meetings and events, including giving talks about the Society’s work, our journal portfolio and publishing best practice, raising the profile of our journals and seeking out commissioning opportunities
Contribution to, and attendance of, Publishing Panel, where major strategic decisions for the journals and open research platform development will be made. From time to time, the Journal Development Editor will also be expected to support the Secretariats of Society Committees in the generation of papers, and with attendance to governance meetings
Liaising with the Marketing and Communications teams to ensure all journal activities and opportunities are clearly communicated to all audiences, including coordinating promotional activities such as conference sponsorship, identifying and promoting interesting articles or topics via social media, press releases and other channels, and monitoring the impact of such promotions on submissions, usage and citations
With the assistance of the Editorial Officer, provide the Secretariat to Editorial Boards, including booking meeting rooms and making travel arrangements, producing and collating meeting papers and chair notes, and following up on agreed actions

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