John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is hiring: Associate Publisher in Hoboken

Location: Hoboken, NJ, or Remote USA

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We are looking for an Associate Publisher with proven experience in research publishing, and a passion for managing relationships with society leaders and other stakeholders in the community. You will manage a portfolio of publishing partner relationships through contract lifecycles, including the renewal of partner contracts. You will also engage with external partners to ensure that our open access strategy is understood and mutual success is achieved through strategic alignment. As an integral member of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable team, you will work with intelligent, friendly, and highly skilled colleagues to execute plans and initiatives related to the publishing portfolio, focusing on identifying opportunities for development and strategic growth.

How you will make an impact:

• Manage a portfolio of ongoing relationships with publishing partners such as learned societies and universities through various communication channels and reporting tools.
• Ensure that partners are aligned with our strategies around open access and journal growth through excellent, regular communication.
• Undertake research and prepare materials to renew journal publishing agreements by supporting the development of business offers with senior colleagues and Finance; develop and deliver comprehensive renewal proposals; and collaborate with colleagues in the negotiation of contracts.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth service and promote title-level business growth.
• Promote partner compliance with journal process improvements through effective communication and persuasion.
• Identify and facilitate new business opportunities for partner titles with senior colleagues.

We are looking for people who:

• Possess a deep understanding of journal publishing and can articulate Research's overarching strategies.
• Maintain an awareness and understanding of industry trends in scholarly publishing.
• Have strong relationship and account management, negotiation, and influencing skills, and the ability to ensure internal and external alignment with strategic goals.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills working with cross-functional groups, effective communication with internal teams, and the ability to strategize and secure buy-in from external partners for necessary improvements.
• Retain the ability to independently solve problems and make informed decisions.
• Possess strong data analytics, financial acumen, time management, and presentation skills; an organized working style; excellent written and oral communication.

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world’s most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today’s biggest obstacles into tomorrow’s brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers’ steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

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 are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK, Canada or USA. 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.

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