Associate Editorial Director – 2 Year FTC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Manage PLOS Biology and PLOS Medicine, including direct oversight of their professional Editors-in-Chief.

• Provide editorial leadership for a variety of journals focused on biology, human health, and environmental health.

• Formulate and implement journal strategies that align with PLOS's commitments to Open Science, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), community engagement, reliable content, and customer service.

• Identify potential opportunities to broaden the journal portfolio in accordance with PLOS's strategic goals.

• Develop and monitor multi-term performance metrics for individual journals.

• Collaborate with the Publishing Director to create and manage annual budgets.

• Supervise the enhancement of editorial workflows, systems, and reporting in partnership with Operations colleagues and vendors.

• Work with Marketing and Communications to promote journal content and PLOS’s mission, boost submissions, and enhance Open Science practices.

• Ensure effective utilization of cross-journal Centers of Excellence.

• Maintain unified and consistent editorial policies and quality standards.

• Lead cross-journal initiatives and oversee the development of systems and workflows.

• Supervise editorial involvement in community initiatives, conferences, and events.

• Direct and manage up to 4 direct reports within a culturally diverse team.

• Translate strategic vision into actionable tactics, monitor progress, and manage performance outcomes.

• Foster partnerships with Editorial Boards.

• Address performance issues in coordination with the Line Manager and People & Culture team.

• Serve as a thought partner and stand in for the Editorial Director.

• Enhance diversity among PLOS staff, Editorial Boards, peer reviewers, and authors.

• Assist in eliminating bias in manuscript processing and editorial decision-making.

• Oversee participation in both internal and external DEI initiatives.

• Stay informed on industry trends, innovations, and customer needs.

• Represent PLOS at approximately 1–2 industry events each year.

• Manage ad hoc projects across the PLOS journals portfolio, including quality control, workflow optimization, cost efficiency, non-article research outputs, policy development, and community engagement.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD and post-doctoral experience (or equivalent) in a relevant field.

• Significant editorial experience (5+ years) with increasing managerial responsibilities in STM publishing is essential.

• Proven history of managing a group of successful journals and internationally distributed teams.

• Strong passion for science and dedication to supporting scientists.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the fields of science and scholarly publishing.

• Strong business acumen.

• Extensive network of contacts within global scientific communities.

• Proven capacity for strategic thinking, innovation, and implementing creative solutions.

• Experienced people manager with a successful track record in leading high-performing teams through change.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401k with employer matching.

• Employee-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance (with Dental and Vision fully covered by the employer).

• Paid vacation, 11 public holidays, and sick leave.

• Parental leave.

• Birthday and three winter holidays off.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• 2 days of paid time off for volunteering each year.

• Fully remote work environment with a stipend provided upon joining for home office setup.