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We are developing a workforce of driven and committed individuals who work as a team towards promoting, sharing and developing knowledge and making it more accessible in line with our vision of a more knowledgeable world. As a mission-driven, client-focused company that works towards efficient fulfilment, we look for qualified candidates with a passion for delivering an outstanding service to our valued clients. We are always looking for enthusiastic and creative team players and knowledge enthusiasts.

We seek honest, dependable, and qualified individuals with a positive attitude who can enjoy the challenges of working within a dynamic setting.

To contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking, fast-paced company and grow with it, check out the available positions below:

Production and Development Manager

Research, Development & Production Posted: 13/05/2025

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This is an exciting opening for a Production and Development Manager to lead the open-access academic publishing department. We are looking for a talented individual with a proven track record within, and a passion for, the academic publishing industry and an understanding of the open access landscape. This is a hands-on role, leading a dedicated production and editorial team while working closely with journal stakeholders from across the Globe.

This is an extremely diverse position, encompassing managing the editorial and production teams, overseeing client relations and business development, and liaising closely with journal owners and indexers to help ensure the long-term development of every journal in the portfolio. Reporting to the general manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities

Leading and managing the publishing team
Responsibility for the successful delivery of all in-house publishing services (journals, conferences, books and textbooks)
Developing the publishing offerings to enhance client satisfaction, improve efficiency, and increase revenue streams
Devising and implementing publishing strategies, the business plan, and annual budget
Implementing efficient publishing processes and standards to ensure publications are on time and within budget
Accelerating the growth of the online Open Access publishing platform, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Researching industry developments and potential tools and approaches for production workflows, journal development and journal promotion
Overseeing the implementation of new developments and technologies
Developing and maintaining relationships with relevant industry partners

You are

An experienced publishing professional with a commercial focus and experience in nurturing academic journals, capable of developing effective strategies for journal development and successful strategies for commercial expansion.

Proactive and enthusiastic, you are able to work autonomously and collaboratively, to lead and to be part of the team.

Minimum job qualifications

Established managerial experience in academic or educational publishing
Experience working with journals is essential and conference proceedings publishing experience would be advantageous
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
Native English speaker or equivalent level
In-depth understanding of the publishing industry and its workflow
Ability to identify market needs and define services to address them
Ph.D. or MSc in Library and Information Science, or any related publishing industry.

Desired Extras

Experience of working with a University Press
Knowledge of the PKP Open Journal Systems (OJS)
Experience working with web-based technology and management information systems.
Existing relationships with key decision makers at relevant industry organisations such as Crossref, Orcid, DOAJ, OAPEN, ALPSP, OASPA and PKP

To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to hr@brookfieldacademic.com

Senior Editor - Academic Publishing

Editorial Department Posted: 12/05/2025

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Editor to join our academic publishing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in academic publishing and a passion for maintaining high editorial standards. This role involves managing the peer review process, working with authors and reviewers, and ensuring the quality of published content.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the peer review process for multiple journals
Work closely with authors to improve manuscript quality
Coordinate with reviewers and editorial board members
Ensure compliance with publishing standards and guidelines
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Contribute to editorial strategy and journal development

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field
5+ years of experience in academic publishing
Strong understanding of peer review processes
Excellent communication and project management skills
Experience with academic publishing platforms

To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to hr@brookfieldacademic.com.