About the company:

Scilight Press (www.sciltp.com) is an international academic publisher dedicated to open-access peer-reviewed journals and books. As a global multidisciplinary publisher, we provide a platform for researchers, scholars, and academics to disseminate their work across diverse fields of study. We are committed to advancing knowledge and fostering academic discourse.

Position Summary:

The Managing Editor plays a pivotal role in the strategic development and daily operation of academic journals. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, timely, and ethical publication outputs while supporting the journal’s visibility, efficiency, and growth goals. The Managing Editor acts as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders including Editors-in-Chief, editorial board members, authors, and reviewers.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategic plans for the journal portfolio, drive growth in journal content, impact metrics, and stakeholder satisfaction while ensuring editorial efficiency and operational success.

Monitor and enhance editorial, production, and publishing workflows to maintain high-quality standards and operational efficiency.

Oversee editorial budgets and forecast article growth to ensure financial and operational success.

Build and maintain strong relationships with editors, authors, societies, and global research communities to support journal operations and attract high-quality submissions.

Plan and execute promotional activities to expand the influence of journals and strengthen the publisher's brand image.

Requirements:

Possess a Ph.D. in STEM disciplines with a foundational understanding of the academic publishing landscape, including editorial processes, peer review, etc.; candidates with a master's degree and at least 2 years of experience in academic publishing will also be considered.

Excellent communication skills, command of the English language, and active participation in domestic and international academic activities.

Possess a proactive work attitude, strong problem analysis, and problem-solving abilities.

Have a pioneering spirit, innovative thinking, the ability for forward-looking analysis, and possess strong self-drive and execution abilities.

Excellent interpersonal skills, business negotiation skills, and multitasking abilities.

Must be able to work in Melbourne full-time.

Workplace:

447 Collins Street, Melbourne

Queries:

Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this position. A full job description is available upon request.