Journal Publishing Assistant

Location: Remote, USA

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The Research Publishing division of Wiley is looking for an experienced, motivated Journal Publishing Assistant to join our General Social Sciences & Humanities editorial team. Working collaboratively with the team and across the company, the Journal Publishing Assistant provides editorial and administrative assistance to senior members of the team; supports effective management and development of journal products; and manages a list of journals.

The Journal Publishing Assistant role provides excellent opportunities for developing key administrative skills, including management of external vendor and customer relationships, which contribute toward Wiley's global objectives of success in professional publishing. Applicants should be self-motivated, diplomatic, flexible, and have excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).

How you will make an impact:

• Support journal publishing managers in the administration of their programs. This will include a combination of administrative support and strategic business planning, including analysis of key market trends and reporting to support internal and external strategy decisions.
• Ensure the smooth running of daily operations, including communication with researchers, editors, scholarly societies, and other external partners, plus inter- and intradepartmental collaboration.
• Prepare first drafts of annual and other periodic reports, resolve simple queries independently, monitor progress, and chase overdue reports from other departments.
• Provide regular data and analytics on an ad hoc basis using the various Wiley databases available (QlikSense, Web of Science, InCites). Liaise with societies and communicate the context and information to society partners.
• Work with Accounts Payable team to ensure routine and non-routine payments and invoices are mailed according to schedule.
• Maintain strong and productive relationships with editors, societies, and other external stakeholders, communicating clearly in pursuit of the business goals for each journal.
• Manage and develop a list of journals in the social sciences and humanities, with support from manager and senior team leaders.

We are looking for people who:

• A demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage time independently; able to shift focus quickly.
• An enthusiastic and uncompromisingly professional; eagerness to learn and to be a team player.
• The ability to work quickly, accurately, and diplomatically under pressure; creative problem solver.
• Basic experience with web developer tools.
• Highly collaborative with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to deadlines a must.
• University degree or Associates degree or equivalent experience. A background in social sciences or the humanities is desirable but not essential.
• Wiley is a Microsoft Office 365-based workplace and provides training opportunities at all levels, including our proprietary web design tools.

About Wiley:

We are in one of the most dynamic periods in our history as technology, globalism and economic diversity create far-reaching changes in the world. As a learning business, Wiley makes meaningful contributions to research discovery and lifelong learning by helping organizations achieve their goals and people achieve success from education through their career. We may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: change with the times and adapt to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. The company's headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants and treat all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

When applying, please attach your cover letter and resume/CV to be considered.

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