Assistant Managing Editor
Sage
Assistant Managing Editor at Sage is a full time role based in Remote · India (remote). It was published on 6 August 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Assistant Managing Editor |
|---|---|
| Company | Sage |
| Location | Remote · India (remote) |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Published | 6 August 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
Job Purpose
To proactively develop journals in order to deliver growth in terms of published content. To build relationships with authors and editors such that journals meet or exceed their published content targets.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage peer review processes, up to and including recommendations, within agreed timeframes, as required; ensure that all published content meets required ethical and scientific standards; recommend changes to peer review processes to improve efficiency.
- Support internal and external stakeholders to ensure that journals publish high quality content consistently and in a timely manner.
- Undertake to maintain strong subject knowledge within allocated journal fields, including via national and international conference attendance when required.
- Execute the editorial strategy of the allocated journals, in line with SAGE’s wider strategy.
- Develop the quality, profile, market share, budget and financial performance of journals within the assigned portfolios, in line with SAGE’s wider strategy.
- Build and maintain positive relationships across SAGE and with external partners, including journal editors and boards.
- Support any ethical peer review investigations, plagiarism, and duplication concerns on journals within assigned portfolio.
- Monitor and stay within own agreed travel budget.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate in engineering or physical sciences (MSc, or BSc with appropriate peer-review experience)
- Experience in journals publishing
- Good commercial awareness
- High level communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic awareness, including a detailed understanding of industry trends and best practice
- Excellent prioritisation skills and a high level of adaptability
- Proficient in standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.
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Is the Assistant Managing Editor role at Sage remote?
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Is the Assistant Managing Editor role at Sage still open?
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