[Hiring] Content Acquisition Specialist @1001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Role Description

The Content Acquisition Specialist will oversee the strategic direction of special content in Health Science titles and develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of ideas and ongoing projects by working closely with in-house editors, Publishers, and other Content Acquisition Specialists internally and with external editors and top researchers in the area. This role is fundamental to ensure and drive content growth within the respective portfolios.

• Increases journal visibility through social media promotion, conference activities, virtual events, and webinars
• May track and escalate other journal-related performance issues (ethic issues, Guest Editor performance)
• Build on strategy and initiatives developed by the team lead, Publishers, or EiCs to generate ideas for special issues
• Search for and invite Guest Editors and/or authors
• Have a good knowledge of the subject and community within their subject area of expertise, with the ability to expand to other areas

How you will make an impact:

• Driving strategic content acquisition, including identifying and cultivating ideas and ongoing projects that align with our objectives
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and quality, ensuring the excellence of acquired content and projects
• Embrace a proactive and results-driven mindset, continuously refining content acquisition strategies for maximum impact
• Utilize analytical skills and data-driven insights to inform decision-making, with proficiency in tools like Excel
• Gather intel and provide data analysis required to solicit special content ideas
• Build and nurture relationships within research communities across several subject areas
• Initiate and oversee multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating strong organisational and prioritization abilities
• Represent the company and journal portfolio by attending conferences, workshops, and events (online or in-person in your region)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in STM publishing with extensive experience in commissioning work or an extensive network in the research community
• Possess strong analytical skills and experience making data-driven decisions
• Skilled at networking with an ability to build relationships within research communities, persuasion, and influencing skills
• Detail-oriented and results-driven with strong organisational and prioritization skills to initiate and track multiple projects concurrently
• Willing to travel, especially domestically
• Preferably have a higher degree (PhD/MSc) in Health Science

Benefits

• Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
• Robust body of employee programming facilitating a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
• Commitment to fair, transparent pay and competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package

Company Description

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges.

• Over 200 years of experience in publishing
• Advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities
• Committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities
• Promotes continual learning and internal mobility
• Fosters a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development