RSM Press, the publishing arm of the Royal Society of Medicine based in the West End of London, has recently undertaken a major programme of investment in its journals publishing, and now seeks a Journals Development Manager.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the development of our existing journal titles as well as contributing to the start-up and/or acquisition of new titles. While the primary emphasis is on business development, you will also have personal responsibility for the production of selected titles.

In this role, you will: 

• Develop existing journals to ensure they meet the needs of a rapidly changing market
• Develop new journal ideas and proposals, including approaches for society contracts
• Develop and enhance our electronic offering including regular contact with HighWire Press
• Develop policies on (e.g.) Open Access, self-archiving, back issue digitization, and advise and champion change when required
• Liaise with PubMed and Thomson ISI to maximize coverage and impact factors
• Manage and develop suppliers, with emphasis on the online product
• Manage relationships with societies
• Personally manage the production of selected titles
• Deputise for the Journals Publishing Manager when absent

• Be completely familiar with all aspects of journals editorial and production processes (paper and online)
• Have detailed knowledge of online journals, experience of dealing with online platforms (HighWire, Ingenta etc), and an understanding of the technologies involved
• Have experience of dealing with editors, editorial boards, and societies and working with them and internal colleagues to develop existing journals
• Have a full understanding of current issues in journal publishing, including new open access business models