Publishers – Journal Alliances(Editorial)

Job Summary:
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Editorial Publishers & Journal Alliances to spearhead the identification, onboarding, and management of strategic partnerships with reputable, indexed academic journals and publishers. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in academic publishing, journal acquisition, relationship management, and alliance development. This role is crucial in expanding our academic publication network to support internal sales goals, enhance service credibility, and strengthen our offerings in proofreading, manuscript preparation, and publication support for PhD theses and research journals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research to identify reputable and indexed journals (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE) suitable for partnerships or acquisitions.
• Initiate and manage outreach to journal editors, publishers, and decision-makers to explore collaboration and alliance opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with journal partners to ensure ongoing engagement and mutual value.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Academic, and Publication Support teams to understand client needs and align them with appropriate journal partnerships.
• Build and maintain a structured pipeline of journal alliances to support business development, manuscript submissions, and sales conversion.
• Oversee and assist in the proofreading, editing, and formatting of academic manuscripts, particularly for PhD theses and research papers, to meet journal standards.
• Guide clients and internal teams on journal selection, submission requirements, and ethical publishing practices.
• Negotiate terms and finalize onboarding agreements, ensuring compliance with ethical and professional publishing standards.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records of communications, alliance status, and progress using CRM tools and internal databases.
• Represent the organization in journal communications, webinars, and industry conferences as needed.
• Mentor and train junior team members in journal research, manuscript quality checks, and communication protocols.
• Prepare regular reports for leadership, providing insights into alliance performance, industry trends, and success metrics.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Life Sciences, English, Communications, IT, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in academic publishing, journal alliances, or editorial roles.
• Strong experience working with indexed academic journals and understanding submission processes.
• Expertise in proofreading and preparing manuscripts for journal submission, especially for doctoral research and scientific publications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in using academic journal databases, publishing platforms, and CRM or project management tools.
• Strong negotiation, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of publishing ethics, open access models, and industry best practices is highly desirable.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can share their CV with Sakshi Bhardwaj (HR) at [email protected] or contact 9821322533 for further details.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• What is your current Location?
• Are you an immediate joiner?
• Total years of experience as Editorial Journal?

Work Location: In person