JOB PURPOSE To be responsible for the content of a list of journals that are outsourced under the supplier management model or managed inhouse. The Associate Content Manager may also undertake article tasks for the team as required. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Takes responsibility for the publication of assigned list of journals. • Ensures individual articles are completed by suppliers to agreed turnaround times and quality. • Advises journal editors, board members and contributors, referring queries elsewhere in SAGE as necessary, in order to maintain healthy working relationships with external partners. • Appraises the quality of work carried out by suppliers and reports to senior management. • Advises supplier managers on the services required by particular journals (e.g., turnaround times or specialist editing). • Resolves queries with support and acts as an escalation point from the supplier. • Creates and embeds continuous improvement and new metadata requirements as required, liaising with Editorial, PTD and IT and operating within a lean framework.
• Keeps manager and internal publishing editor informed of any developments affecting scheduling, relationships, or budgeting, and liaises with other departments as required. • Liaises with commercial sales to ensure timely publication of supplements and advertising with revenue negotiated by commercial sales. • Takes responsibility for quality of metadata accompanying articles, as required by the business SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Demonstrates strong organisational skills • Robust written and in person communication and time management skills • Ability to thrive and enjoy working within a constantly changing environment • Experience of working with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) • Experience of working as a Production Editor or equivalent role Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society a