Associate Editorial Director- 2 Year FTC

Overview

This is a two-year fixed-term contract for an Associate Editorial Director position at Plos. The role involves overseeing a subset of the journal portfolio, including managing specific titles with line management of professional Editors-in-Chief, and providing editorial oversight for diverse journals led by academic volunteers across biology, human health, and environmental health disciplines. The position is part of senior editorial leadership and includes owning ad hoc portfolio-wide projects related to quality control, workflow optimization, cost efficiency, non-article research outputs, policy development, and community engagement.

Who can apply

Applications are accepted from candidates based in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship may be offered for suitable candidates.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD and post-doctoral experience, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area, along with substantial editorial experience of five or more years with progressively increased managerial responsibility in STM publishing. Candidates need a track record of managing successfully distributed international journals and teams, a passionate interest in science, a proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, strong business acumen, a wide network of global scientific contacts, and demonstrated strategic and people management capabilities.

What you get

The position offers a base salary range of £90,000 to £104,000 per year. The benefits package for UK-based staff includes private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, personal accident insurance, a pension with up to a 10 percent employer match, 25 days of holiday, market competitive maternity and paternity leave, birthday and three winter holiday days off, two days of paid time off for volunteering per year, and a home office stipend upon joining a fully remote work environment.