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Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realise their individual potential.

Routledge, a world's leading academic publisher in the Humanities and Social Sciences, is currently seeking an ambitious and motivated Books Commissioning Editor to join our global Editorial team to grow the Humanities & Social Sciences lists under China Publishing Programme.

The Commissioning Editor will pro-actively grow and manage a list of academic research books, building relationships with academic editors and learned society contacts as well as realising opportunities for growth through organic development and acquisitions. The editor will develop a strong commercial strategy for the program in line with Routledge’s overall objectives, will grow the book offerings in these key subject areas, and will be aware of competitor strengths and weaknesses to take advantage of opportunities in the market.

The successful applicant should possess strong commercial awareness, exhibit an aptitude for highly organised teamwork, a collegiate attitude towards the sharing of projects and ideas. The ability to work towards demanding targets is essential.

Advert. Closing Date: May 30th 2021

What you'll be doing: 
Your job responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

• In consultation with Publisher, meet demanding annual commissioning and revenue goals, commissioning new research-level monograph titles that respond to current market and research needs;
• Meet annual frontlist plans, working closely with an editorial assistant to ensure that manuscript submission, production, and publishing deadlines are met;
• Extensive research of the Humanities & Social Sciences markets through campus trips and conference attendance throughout China;
• Close liaison with authors, series editors, and editorial, production, marketing, and sales colleagues.

What we're looking for: 

• Experience working in academic publishing in an entry-level editorial role; commissioning experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent team-working skills to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels
• Ability to work with demanding stakeholders in a diplomatic and assertive manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise numerous tasks and to work on your own initiative
• A resourceful and proactive attitude in dealing with problems and queries
• Good publishing business awareness and the ability to learn quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin, with a sharp eye for detail;
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills;
• A background in Humanities or Social Sciences and/or research-level monographs is not necessary, but either would be an advantage.

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary 
• 20 days annual leave
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

Additional Information:

• You must have the right to work and live in the Beijing, China
• This role is based at Beijing, China
• The role will initially be home-based, with occasional travel required to our office in Beijing, Covid-19 permitting.  
• Kindly note that this is not a writing/journalism/copy-editing position
• This role is open to both internal and external applicants

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. 

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.