Locum Associate Editor or Senior Editor, BMC Cancer and BMC Palliative Care
4 weeks ago
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Job Title: Locum Associate Editor or Senior Editor, BMC Cancer and BMC Palliative Care
Location(s): New York or Shanghai - Hybrid Working
Deadline: June 21st 2024
You will contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Cancer and BMC Palliative Care and by driving the content development of this journal. This is a dynamic and varied role that will give you the opportunity to see content across a broad range of topics and contribute to the success of BMC as a whole. Communication is a key part of this role, as you will need to build excellent and productive relationships with the external Editorial Board who manage the peer review process and with internal teams responsible for journal editorial office support.
Responsibilities:
Content development
Work with other journal Editors to develop a journal development strategy for BMC Cancer and BMC Palliative Care, taking into account journal performance and development needs, as well as the overall strategy of the BMC series. Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature. Identify and commission reviews, collections and supplements, and work with the scientific community to drive these forward.Peer review quality
Oversee the handling of the content published in BMC Cancer and BMC Palliative Care primarily by advising on content handled by editorial board members, but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required. Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed. Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritize author service while maintaining editorial standards Advise on editorial policy development as appropriate.Editorial Board management
Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors. Call Senior Board Members to discuss journal policy, specific content-related issues, editorial board recruitment etc. Contribute to the recruitment and training of new editorial board members Contribute to editorial board engagement initiatives across the journals Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board Meetings, either in person or online. Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the BMC series, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles.Build awareness of the BMC Series
Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities. Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community and raise the profile of the journal websites in the online environment. Attend conferences to promote the journal and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields. Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and BMC values.Contribute to the culture of the BMC editorial team by supporting your colleagues, covering for them when needed and sharing expertise and experience.
Experience, skills and qualifications:
Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a related field An interest in open access publishing An interest in scientific research and current knowledge of health services research and related fields Knowledge of editorial process and related matters Excellent communication and influencing skills Highly customer focused Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC at external events Able to respond to non-routine circumstances Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving Ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels Ability to work in a team Editorial experience required for Senior Editor levelThe position is offered on a full-time, fixed term contract basis, and can be located in our New York or Shanghai offices.
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