Editor in Chief / Deputy Editor (Environmental Engineering)

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About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Deputy Editor to join Wiley's Advanced team, serving as Deputy Editor [Environmental Engineering] for our flagship journal, Advanced Science, and contribute to other related Advanced titles. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated Advanced portfolio ambassador with an extensive global network and experience in Environmental Engineering, driving strategic initiatives that bridge groundbreaking research communities and shape how interdisciplinary science is published and shared worldwide. The Deputy Editor actively participates in the peer review process and decision-making for submitted manuscripts while ensuring adoption of best practices and the highest ethical standards in publishing.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to grow Wiley's Advanced Portfolio within Environmental Engineering and the broader environmental sciences globally.
• Commission high-quality papers and build collaborative relationships with leading researchers through community engagement to enhance content quality and brand influence.
• Collaborate with the global editorial team to manage manuscripts submitted from related subject areas for Advanced Science and the related Advanced journals.
• Collaborate closely with other teams to devise and implement brand-enhancing events and initiatives for both short-term and long-term success.
• Lead generation and ideas for subject-related products passed on to appropriate colleagues

What we look for:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, preferably in the context of carbon capture, climate adaptation, environmental pollution or related areas. Post-doctoral experience would be preferred.
• Manuscript handling experience (prescreening, peer review, final decision, appeals and integrity cases).
• Subject-Matter Expertise (academic).
• Strong global network within research communities and proven track record of engaging with top-tier research talents.
• Displays high integrity and honesty.
• Mindset with ability to identify opportunities and convert strategic visions into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Love to travel (internationally).

More about the Job Description:

The Deputy Editor is entrusted with the strategic development and execution of initiatives aimed at growing Wiley's Advanced Portfolio within the disciplines of Environmental Engineering and related Environmental Science disciplines. With an extensive global network, the Deputy Editor serves as a dedicated ambassador and advocate for Wiley's Advanced Portfolio in the Environmental Engineering and Sustainability research community.

This role is pivotal for the advancement and expansion of a critically important brand, ensuring alignment with and achievement of the company's strategic goals and objectives. The Deputy Editor is tasked with converting strategic visions into actionable plans, identifying and seizing opportunities to meet the targets set for Research Publishing. In close collaboration with the marketing team, they will devise and implement a range of brand-enhancing events and initiatives aimed at both short-term and long-term success.

The Deputy Editor will concentrate on enriching the content and elevating the brand profile of Advanced Science, effectively directing excess submissions to relevant clusters within Wiley's Environmental Sciences portfolio. Additionally, the Deputy Editor will help to launch one or more new spin off titles in the relevant subjects.

By actively engaging with research communities, the Deputy Editor is committed to commissioning high-quality papers, extending the brand's influence, and forging positive, collaborative relationships with leading researchers. They approach their work with an understanding of the needs of both external and internal stakeholders, driving forward initiatives that connect with top-tier research talents.

The Deputy Editor will provide regular updates to the Senior Manager on community engagement efforts and journal development progress. These reports will include evidence of the impact made by the Environmental Engineering initiatives and demonstrate the successful delivery of strategic goals for Wiley's Advanced Portfolio. They will also outline programs and strategies designed to attract and retain authors, as well as to enhance the growth of high-quality content within Advanced Science, across the Advanced portfolio, and the related subject clusters.

About Wiley:

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We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

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