Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Publication Operations Specialist – Journal Alliances to drive the identification, onboarding, and management of strategic partnerships with academic and indexed journals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in academic publishing, journal acquisition, relationship management, and alliance development. This role will play a pivotal part in expanding our publication network to support internal sales goals and enhance the credibility of our publication services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough research to identify reputable and indexed journals (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE) for strategic alliances or acquisition.
- Initiate and manage outreach to journal publishers, editors, and decision-makers for collaboration opportunities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with journal partners to ensure long-term engagement and mutual value creation.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales and Publication teams to understand client requirements and match them with suitable journal partnerships.
- Build and maintain a structured journal alliance pipeline to support business development and sales conversion.
- Negotiate terms and finalize onboarding agreements with journals, ensuring alignment with ethical publishing standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all communications, alliance status, and partnership progress.
- Represent the organization in journal communications and conferences (if required).
- Train and mentor junior team members on journal research, communication protocols, and alliance-building strategies.
- Share periodic reports and insights with leadership on alliance performance, success metrics, and emerging journal trends.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Publishing, Communications, Life Sciences, IT, English, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in academic publishing, journal onboarding, or strategic alliances.
- Proven experience in identifying and working with indexed academic journals.
- Strong negotiation, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using academic journal databases, publishing platforms, and CRM tools.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to assess journal credibility and scope alignment.
- Familiarity with publishing ethics, open access models, and publication industry trends is a plus.
How to Apply?
Send your CV to HR Sakshi Bhardwaj on Email: [email protected] or Contact: 9821322533
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- What is your current Location?
- Are you an immediate joiner?
- Total years of experience as Publication Operations..?
Work Location: In person
