• Lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals, developing strategic plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability while meeting or exceeding revenue and article volume targets.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic societies, journal editors, and academic communities, representing Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity to inform journal development decisions.
• Monitor journal performance metrics and implement initiatives to improve journal rankings and reputation.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with academic societies, editors, and contributors.
• Develop and execute plans to expand the portfolio, including launching new journals, acquiring existing titles, or transitioning journals to open access models.
• Represent Taylor & Francis as a thought leader in academic publishing, participating in industry panels, workshops, and networking events to strengthen the brand's presence and influence.
• Ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards and policies, fostering trust and credibility within the academic community.

This role will require some travel to conferences and to meet editors in-person.

• A solid background in academic publishing, with a deep understanding of best practices, publication ethics, peer review processes, and funder mandates.
• Familiarity with open access publishing models, impact metrics, and the evolving needs of the academic community.
• A proven ability to identify and analyse market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and develop strategic plans that drive portfolio growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
• Experience in setting and achieving revenue and article volume targets.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and nurturing strong networks within academic communities, including editors, authors, reviewers, and society partners.
• Ability to foster trust and collaboration with external stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships and mutual success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and deliver impactful presentations.
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics, identify trends, and develop logical, innovative solutions to challenges.
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends in academic publishing, including emerging technologies, policy changes, and competitor activity.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus under pressure.

• Closing Date: Applications will close on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
• Location: We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
• We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Philadelphia office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate 3 days per week.
• We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact recruitment@tandf.co.uk.

• Annual salary starting from $61,750 (Associate) or $76,500 (Publisher) + 10% annual bonus
• Salary commensurate with experience
• 15 paid vacation days
• 10 paid sick days
• Paid day off for your birthday
• 4 paid volunteering days per year
• Paid leave for major life events; i.e. wedding or moving
• Medical & vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development