Associate Content Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

To be responsible for the content of a list of journals that are outsourced under the supplier management model or managed inhouse. The Associate Content Manager may also undertake article tasks for the team as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Takes responsibility for the publication of assigned list of journals.
• Ensures individual articles are completed by suppliers to agreed turnaround times and quality.
• Advises journal editors, board members and contributors, referring queries elsewhere in Sage as necessary, in order to maintain healthy working relationships with external partners.
• Appraises the quality of work carried out by suppliers and reports to senior management.
• Advises supplier managers on the services required by particular journals (e.g., turnaround times or specialist editing).
• Resolves queries with support and acts as an escalation point from the supplier.
• Creates and embeds continuous improvement and new metadata requirements as required, liaising with Editorial, PTD and IT and operating within a lean framework.
• Keeps manager and internal publishing editor informed of any developments affecting scheduling, relationships, or budgeting, and liaises with other departments as required.
• Liaises with commercial sales to ensure timely publication of supplements and advertising with revenue negotiated by commercial sales.
• Takes responsibility for quality of metadata accompanying articles, as required by the business

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrates strong organisational skills
• Strong written and in person communication and time management skills
• Ability to thrive and enjoy working within a constantly changing environment
• Experience of working with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience of working as a Production Editor or equivalent role

Suitable candidates can share their resume at tabindasuhail.khan@sagepub.in

Sage is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We value individuality and therefore welcome all qualified applications from a diverse range of candidates.