AIP Publishing is a leading publisher of the physical sciences. Working at AIP Publishing means being part of a mission: to accelerate scientific discovery while reimagining the future of scholarly publishing.
AIPP proudly earned the distinction of being named one of the New York State Best Companies to Work for in 2020 and 2021. We are proud of our collaborative, creative colleagues and encourage an inclusive workplace culture that maximizes individual contributions.
AIP Publishing is seeking an Assistant Journal Manager who will be responsible for supporting activities aimed to ensure the success of a select group of AIP Publishing publications. The Assistant Journal Manager interacts directly with all the relevant external stakeholders of the journal community – authors, reviewers, readers, editors. And also provides the research, analysis and planning that drives journal objectives, and monitors progress towards targets as well as competitor and Editor performance.
Position:
- Support content development strategy to ensure the products are the leading publications in their respective fields through facilitating input from Editors and other stakeholders
- Track key performance indicators, set targets, and measure success in producing and executing strategy to meet those targets
- Create and maintain lists of key authors and institutions worldwide
- Work with Journal Managers and Editors to determine content as a basis for marketing efforts and for focused online features aimed at generating or enhancing presence in key communities
- Provide data for the Editors’ Annual report and other periodic analyses for AIPP management
- Support reporting and preparation for editorial board meetings
- Monitor editorial schedule and details of planned Special Topic sections, Special Issues and special articles as well as assisting in the acquisition of articles for such special features
- Assist with identification of content as a basis for marketing efforts and for focused online features aimed at generating or enhancing presence in key communities
- Identify and monitor competing products’ features and conduct competitive analyses to maintain competitive advantage
- Produce monthly forecasts for editorial and travel expenses
Qualifications:
- Advanced physical science degree, or Bachelor’s degree required
- Familiarity with research publication in physics-related journals a must
- Computer literate knowledge of/experience with internet-based scientific communication
- Must reside within NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, PA, MA, RI or Washington, DC. This is a remote opportunity and relocation may be available.
The Company:
Our excellent benefits package includes:
- Paid time off
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Competitive medical, dental and vision options
- Exceptional retirement benefits
- Training opportunities
- Tuition assistance
AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishing’s mission is to support the charitable, scientific and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. Our publishing portfolio includes digital books, AIP Conference Proceedings, and peer-reviewed journals across a spectrum of research areas, including our flagship titles Applied Physics Reviews, Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Applied Physics, and The Journal of Chemical Physics.
AIP Publishing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested candidates can contact Jenny Stein <jstein@aip.org> for any questions, otherwise you can apply via the following link: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=AIPPUB&cws=38&rid=199