Journals Indexing Specialist

About our Team:

The Journals Editorial department is a vibrant and dynamic team of highly motivated individuals who are passionate about research and publishing. We are responsible for developing and growing a diverse portfolio of high-quality, valuable journals across the social sciences, STEM fields, and various business models, whilst adapting to a changing market. Our collaborative efforts with external editors, society partners, and internal colleagues in editorial, marketing, and production roles ensure the growth, success, and long-term sustainability of our program. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to driving excellence and fostering a supportive environment.

Could you be our new Journal Indexing Specialist? Do you have?

*Extensive knowledge of bibliometrics and analysing citations data in research journals
*Proficiency in data analytics, data visualization using standard IT packages
*In-depth experience in research and scholarly publishing and indexing services, particularly a working knowledge of Research Integrity principles and Production processes in journals
*Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and building strong relationships with external partners
*Evidence of familiarity with searching various databases such as Web of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and their requirements for new journals.
*Strong communication skills to translate complex concepts to external and internal stakeholders
* Research experience, especially in a relevant background such as bibliometrics or scientometrics is highly desirable
*High attention to detail and organisation skills to manage multiple priorities.
*A continuous improvement mindset

Your new role:

The Journals Indexing Specialist is a global role responsible for maintaining end to end processes associated with journals indexing at Sage. The job holder will develop and maintain processes to enhance the visibility of Sage journals by preparing robust indexing applications to indexing partners. The Journals Indexing Specialist will be responsible for collaborating with editorial, research integrity and production to ensure journals are maintaining quality standards expected by indexers and monitor the evolving requirements of external indexing services. Using data driven insights, the Journals Indexing specialist will work with the Associate Director, Research Integrity to drive the indexing strategy at Sage; monitor journals at risk of quality concerns as well as ensure successful applications to indexing services.
Key Accountabilities:

• Independently oversee the end-to-end processes associated with journal indexing applications and coverage of content by working with Production, Research Integrity, Editorial and Legal teams
• Develop processes to support rigorous journal indexing applications at Sage
• Create actionable, data-driven insights for Editorial and Research Integrity Teams to ensure journals adhere to indexer requirements
• Provide subject matter expertise and acts as first point of contact for queries within Sage about indexing
• Provide training and educational resources for Sage and external editors
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of Sage, act as a point of contact for all indexing services
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and work with Associate Director, Research Integrity to implement cross-functional processes
• Maintain workflows, meetings, and documentation, to ensure the indexing processes are well-organized and understood by Editorial teams
• Maintain successful relationships with production and journal editorial teams at Sage
• Maintain knowledge of changing indexing requirements, trends and overall research publishing landscape

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package:

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation/benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with SAGE covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We'd love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.