Associate Publisher

About the role

In the Agriculture and Environment team, we are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Associate Publisher with responsibility to oversee a list of international journals in Global Environmental Science, as well as to drive expansion of our networks, partnerships, and market share in China for the wider group, in line with the overall STM Journals strategy and objectives. The journal list primarily consists of proprietary titles, as well as some society-affiliated titles, including both hybrid and Open Access titles. To excel in this position, you understand the importance of maintaining a strong network both with and beyond current Elsevier editors, authors, and societies. This role can be hired from any of the main Elsevier journal's offices in China (Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai) . You will report to a Publishing Director in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Market awareness : You should stay up to date with market developments, to identify and map market needs and business opportunities.
• Portfolio strategy : Combining market knowledge and data analysis, develop a portfolio strategy that will deliver on STMJ targets and to ensure your portfolio remains fully competitive.
• China strategy : develop and execute a China strategy plan for Agriculture and Environment in close collaboration with peers.
• Teamwork : you will need to work closely with team members and other publishing colleagues to help deliver on collaborative projects and goals.
• Participate in projects that are run across STMJ and contribute to projects within Elsevier that require STMJ representation. This could be related to a pilot for a new product, service or business model or even to improving certain processes within our organization.

Requirements

• Academic degree in the Physical or Agricultural Sciences is not essential but can be an advantage.
• Excellent networking and communication skills, in English and in Mandarin Chinese.
• Ability to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and work equally well collaboratively or independently with colleagues and customers at different levels, in different locations, and from different cultures.
• Data-driven mindset and a keen interest in new developments.
• Financial and commercial awareness, with strategic awareness and eye for business development.
• Results-oriented with a strong can-do attitude.
• Willingness to travel in China and internationally.
• We invite you to apply by sending your CV and a cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and how your skills and experience make you a strong fit.
• Work in a way that works for you
• We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we

Benefits

Additional Information

Would you like to support the scientific community through innovative publications? Do you enjoy building relationships that lead to successful partnerships? About our Team At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 3000+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing. This Associate Publisher role is part of Agriculture and Environment, a dynamic and global team within STM Journals, with offices around the globe including China , the Netherlands , Germany , India , UK , and USA . We manage an extensive collection of existing journals and society relationships, launch new journals, acquire new societies, and establish new journal partnerships to ensure annual growth and customer satisfaction. We deliver world-class content by and for researchers across the globe and take a strategic approach to support our various audiences: authors, editors, researchers, societies, and academia.

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