Publishing Editor, Open Access

Our Publishing Editor team is a highly motivated, hard-working, and collaborative group within Sage's Open Access Journals division - one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding areas of the business. We pride ourselves on being both professional and approachable, creating a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Each Publishing Editor manages a varied portfolio of journals, working closely with internal colleagues and external partners to help their titles achieve success. As publishing experts, we combine strong publishing experience with a commitment to quality, innovation, and author experience. Joining our team means contributing to the growth of a vibrant publishing programme while developing your own expertise in a fast-evolving area of scholarly communication.

Your new role :

You'll be at the heart of shaping the future of academic research by leading a dynamic portfolio of Open Access journals - enhancing their quality, visibility, and market impact while driving financial performance. You'll build trusted relationships with editorial boards and publishing partners, offering expert guidance and service that empowers them to thrive.

• Set clear expectations and support journal editors with mentorship and actionable feedback.
• Monitor journal performance, boost revenue, and handle costs to ensure sustainable growth.
• Advise editors and society partners to improve journal impact and uphold publishing standards.
• Lead contract renewals with editors and societies, ensuring alignment and long-term success.
• Represent Sage at conferences and lead journal editorial board meetings with confidence and insight.
• Partner with production, marketing, and other essential teams to deliver seamless journal experiences

Could you be our new Publishing Editor? Are you?

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact hr.resume@sagepub.com All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package :

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and additional aspects of the compensation / benefits package for this position during the hiring process. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.

In addition to compensation, Sage offers a highly competitive and comprehensive PPO medical, dental, and vision care benefits package with Sage covering most of the premium costs. Unique program benefits that support a healthy life, a company-sponsored anniversary trip every 5 years, a 401(k)-matching program of 100% up to 5% of pay, and other significant meaningful benefits. In alignment with our value for education, Sage offers financial support for bachelor's and graduate-level degree programs as well as learning for personal interest.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We'd love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.