Associate Publisher

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Associate Publisher managing international journals in Global Environmental Science for STM Journals. Focus on portfolio development, market strategy, and relationship building in China.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeShenzhen • 🇨🇳 ChinaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong networking and communication skills in English and Mandarin Chinese, with a data-driven mindset and strategic awareness for business development in the publishing industry. Capable of managing editorial operations and developing competitive portfolio strategies while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

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Networking SkillsData AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningEditorial Management

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Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAdaptabilityResults-OrientedCollaborationCultural Sensitivity

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Publishing OperationsMarket DevelopmentPortfolio StrategyContract NegotiationEditorial Quality Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with editors, authors, editorial boards and the academic community at large to ensure sufficient copy flow of relevant, high-quality manuscripts;
Negotiate and manage contractual relationships with journal editors;
Continuous quality control and monitoring of all aspects of day-to-day editorial, production and publishing operations and actively address improvements where required;
Meet portfolio related objectives with regards to content growth, new launches, articles market share, citation share, editorial speeds, editorial fees budget, and author and editor satisfaction.
Stay up to date with market developments, to identify and map market needs and business opportunities.
Combining market knowledge and data analysis, develop a portfolio strategy that will deliver on STMJ targets and to ensure your portfolio remains fully competitive.
Develop and execute a China strategy plan for Agriculture and Environment in close collaboration with peers.
Stay in close contact with editors and editorial boards within journal portfolio, and engage with stakeholders across the research communities, including research institutes, societies, and funding bodies.
Work with colleagues in the team on developing their networks in China.
Work closely with team members and other publishing colleagues to help deliver on collaborative projects and goals.
Participate in projects that are run across STMJ and contribute to projects within Elsevier that require STMJ representation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Academic degree in the Physical or Agricultural Sciences is not essential but can be an advantage.
Excellent networking and communication skills, in English and in Mandarin Chinese.
Ability to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and work equally well collaboratively or independently with colleagues and customers at different levels, in different locations, and from different cultures.
Data-driven mindset and a keen interest in new developments.
Financial and commercial awareness, with strategic awareness and eye for business development.
Results-oriented with a strong can-do attitude.
Willingness to travel in China and internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.
Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.
Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.
Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.
Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.
Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.
Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)