Informa Group Plc.
academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events
CommissioningEditor(StrategicDevelopment)
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“Commissioning Editor (Strategic Development) at Informa Group Plc.. Skills: Commissioning, Journal development, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Research Community Engagement. Commission high-quality articles to journal or journals assigned in accordance with strategies and targets passed on by the Director of Commissioning. Creates and regularly reviews detailed commissioning plans for journal(s) in order to meet content and development needs of the journals”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate journal performance; Expand reach; Strengthen academic reputation; Powering journal growth; Ensuring the publication of exceptional, field-defining content; Drive for results
Industry & Context.
Creativity – problem solving
Candidates must have the right to work in China, Candidates live within a commutable distance to either our Beijing office(Cultural Square, Haidian) or Shanghai office(Shui on Plaza, Huang Pu), Relocation support is not provided for this role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Academic background and/or experience within the physical sciences, Commissioning experience- generating leads/ideas, identifying key opinion leaders, Evidence of involvement in process improvement projects, Journal development experience
Nice to Have
A cover letter would be preferred
What You'll Do.
Commission high-quality articles to journal or journals assigned in accordance with strategies and targets passed on by the Director of Commissioning
Creates and regularly reviews detailed commissioning plans for journal(s) in order to meet content and development needs of the journals
Analyse academic fields to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends- including suggesting and driving new article types where relevant
Monitor research developments and market dynamics
Ensure content meets quality standards and development goals
Build and maintain relationships with Editors-in-Chief (EICs)
Editorial Board members
Provide regular progress updates through meetings and reports
Support and encourage Editors and Editorial Boards in their commissioning activities
Work closely with authors as their key contact at T&F
provide feedback and support at all stages of their publication journey to foster life-long engagement and loyalty to journals and support authors in boosting the impact of their work
Establish professional presence in assigned subject areas through Active networking
Social media engagement
Conference attendance
Build trust and recognition within research communities
Promote Taylor & Francis publishing benefits
Drive continuous improvement in commissioning processes
Optimize content quality and operational efficiency
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close collaboration with academic editors and editorial boards; Work closely with authors as their key contact at T&F; Internal teams (e.g. Portfolio managers, wider commissioning team, marketing teams)
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Full Job Description
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realise their individual potential. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. Make your mark shaping world‑leading research Are you passionate about driving the future of academic knowledge? Taylor & Francis is recruiting a Commissioning Editor role to champion some of our most strategically important journals. This is a rare opportunity to influence high‑impact research publishing, spark fresh ideas across global scholarly communities, and help shape the content that defines entire fields. In this role, you’ll be responsible for commissioning and delivering high‑quality article submissions that elevate journal performance, expand reach, and strengthen academic reputation. You’ll work exclusively on a select group of high‑priority journals within the Physical Sciences field that receive enhanced commissioning support. Through a combination of direct commissioni
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