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Assistant Publisher

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... science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what ... partner meetings, journal reviews, renewal preparation, portfolio analysis, and day-to-day ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Scientific Journal Reviewer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Scientific Journal Reviewer, you need advanced subject matter expertise, experience in academic research, and a strong publication record, often supported by a relevant graduate degree (e.g., PhD). Familiarity with manuscript submission systems such as ScholarOne or Editorial Manager, as well as adherence to ethical guidelines and journal standards, is essential. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and clear written communication are key soft skills for providing objective and constructive feedback. These skills and qualifications ensure high-quality, unbiased peer review, which upholds the integrity and advancement of scientific research.

What is a Remote Scientific Journal Reviewer?

A Remote Scientific Journal Reviewer is a professional who evaluates and provides feedback on research articles submitted to scientific journals, typically working from a remote location. Their main responsibilities include assessing the quality, validity, and originality of manuscripts, ensuring that research meets publication standards, and offering constructive comments for authors. Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of scholarly communication by helping editors decide whether a paper should be accepted, revised, or rejected. This work is usually done on a volunteer or part-time basis and requires expertise in a specific scientific field.

What are some common challenges faced by remote scientific journal reviewers, and how can they be managed?

Remote scientific journal reviewers often face challenges such as balancing review deadlines with other professional commitments, staying current with evolving research standards, and managing communication across time zones. To address these challenges, it's important to establish a regular review schedule, utilize digital tools for annotation and collaboration, and maintain clear communication with journal editors. Setting aside dedicated time for reviews and staying engaged with the latest developments in your field can also help ensure high-quality, timely feedback.
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Assistant Publisher

Assistant Publisher

Wiley

Cary, NC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

New

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Job Description:
We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what's possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what's next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.
About the Role:
We are looking for a motivated Assistant Publisher to join Wiley's Partner Publishing Americas team.
In this role, you will support a portfolio of journals and publishing partner relationships, helping to ensure strong communication, high-quality reporting, and effective delivery of publishing services. Working closely with Publishers, Senior Managers, and colleagues across Research Publishing, you will contribute to partner meetings, journal reviews, renewal preparation, portfolio analysis, and day-to-day publishing activity.
This is a great opportunity for someone with early experience in publishing who enjoys relationship management, project coordination, data analysis, and creating clear, high-quality materials for external partners.
Job Responsibilities:
  • With guidance from senior colleagues, manage a portfolio of ongoing relationships with publishing partners such as learned societies and universities through various communication channels and reporting tools
  • Support the title team in journal development and partner conversations by helping analyze journal, market, financial, and bibliometric data
  • Ensure that partners are aligned with our strategies around open access and journal growth through excellent, regular communication
  • With guidance and support from senior colleagues, undertake research and prepare materials to renew journal publishing agreements by supporting the development of business offers; develop and deliver comprehensive renewal proposals; and collaborate with colleagues in the negotiation of contracts
  • Contribute to promote partner compliance with journal process improvements through effective communication and persuasion.
  • Work with colleagues across Publishing, Finance, Author Support, Journal Editorial Management, Legal, Corporate Sales, and other teams to support end-to-end publishing services
  • Contribute to journal development activity by identifying relevant insights, trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
  • Support Publishers and Senior Managers with larger partner relationships, renewals, and new business opportunities as required

Required Qualifications:
  • Some experience in publishing, journals, academic research, or a related environment
  • Good understanding of journal publishing, or a strong interest in developing expertise in this area
  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and well-structured materials
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities
  • Comfortable working with data and using it to support reports, recommendations, and decision-making
  • Strong attention to detail, including editing, proofreading, and checking information for accuracy
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners
  • Collaborative working style, with confidence working across teams and functions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in academic, research, journal, society, or partner publishing
  • Experience supporting external partner, client, society, or stakeholder relationships
  • Experience preparing reports, presentations, proposals, or meeting materials
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, charts, or data summaries
  • Experience working with journal performance, bibliometric, financial, or publishing data
  • Ability to draw clear conclusions and recommendations from data and research
  • Interest in open access, society publishing, and the wider research publishing landscape

We power infinite possibilities.
For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing-creating impact that reaches everywhere.
We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.
Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.
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 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. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. 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.
Salary Range:
48,800 USD to 66,733 USD#LI-JG2

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