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Publisher – Scholarly Books

4 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa AOSIS Full time

Location: Durbanville, Cape Town (Onsite or Hybrid Working, remote may be considered)
Contract duration: 5 months fixed term contract (Maternity Leave Contract)

Hours: 32-40 hrs per week

Estimated start date: 17 June 2024
Estimated end date: 17 November 2024

Contract Overview

AOSIS, a leading independent open-access scholarly publisher, is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to cover the role of Publisher during Maternity leave. 


This is a temporary contract position ideal for someone with a strong background in scholarly book publishing, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for driving editorial and commercial success in the open-access domain. The role offers hybrid working, where you will ideally spend 1-2 days in the company's office in Durbanville, working collaboratively with a friendly and supportive team.

 

Key responsibilities

  1. Strategic leadership:
  • Develop and implement the company's publishing strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
  • Lead and inspire the editorial, production, and marketing teams to achieve high standards and meet publication deadlines. 
  1. Title acquisition and development:
  • Oversee the commissioning and acquisition of new scholarly titles, ensuring a diverse and academically robust list.
  • Guide authors and editors through the editorial process, from proposal to publication.
  1. Editorial oversight:
  • Ensure the highest quality of editorial content across all open access publications.
  • Review and approve final manuscripts, working closely with the editors and production team.
  1. Commercial management:
  • Monitor and manage the publishing budget and project timelines, ensuring cost-effective operations.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximise the reach and impact of each open access title. 
  1. Stakeholder engagement:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, academics, institutions, and other key stakeholders.
  • Represent the company at meetings. 
  1. Operational management:
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the publishing department.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration across all departments. 
  1. Additional responsibilities:
  • Handle author queries, providing advice and assistance with copyright and permissions.
  • Oversee cover blurbs and cover artwork sign-off processes.
  • Issue and manage author contracts and invoice book processing charges.
  • Prepare and present reports on project progress, budget status, and market performance to senior management.

Requirements

Qualifications and skills

Applicants should be South African citizens, permanent residents with a bar-coded ID, or possess a valid work visa or permit and have a valid RSA driver’s license.

 
Experience:

  • Proven experience in scholarly publishing, particularly in the open access domain.
  • Experience in both digital and print publishing for the academic market is highly valuable.
Skills:
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Excellent and effective communication skills.
  • Good understanding of scholars' and researchers' needs.
  • Good understanding of peer review and the publishing requirements of the
  • Department of Higher Education and Training Research Outputs Policy of 2015.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Demonstrable ability to manage stressful deadlines and solve problems timely and efficiently.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with authors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong teamwork skills to brief and work with commissioning and marketing departments.
Personal attributes:
  • Passion for academic publishing and advancing knowledge.
  • Ability to work well in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office collaboration.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
  • Attention to detail and ability to produce quality works.
Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and examples of previous publishing work. Please also include the names, email addresses and telephone details of three references we have permission to contact.

For questions about the role please email the Recruitment Officer at . Please include "Publisher - Scholarly Books (Maternity Leave Contract)" in the subject line of your email. Please submit your CV and application via this online submission system.


Other important information:

Shortlisted candidates may need to undergo skills assessments and psychometric tests as part of the selection process.

AOSIS is an equal opportunity employer and adheres strictly to its Employment Equity Plan. While we give preference to candidates who meet our Employment Equity goals and come from underrepresented groups, all qualified individuals meeting the position’s requirements are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted due to the expected high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within six weeks from the submission date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Successful applicants will be expected to go through verification checks, including but not limited to personal credentials, criminal records, and credit status, where applicable. Applicants should be South African citizens, permanent residents with a bar-coded ID, or possess a valid work visa or permit.