Publication Selection Specialist (Web of Science)

We are looking for a journals Editor/Publication Selection Specialist to join our editorial team in Barcelona (Spain), London (UK) or Belgrade (Serbia).

That’s an amazing opportunity – Web of Science Core Collection is a trusted, high-quality, definitive database for journals, books, and conference proceedings. We are guided by the legacy of Dr Eugene Garfield, inventor of the world’s first citation index: we remain true to his principles of objectivity, selectivity, and collection dynamics, but also adapt and respond to technological advances and changes in the publishing landscape.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to further their knowledge of the publishing landscape and to contribute to the growth and curation of the Web of Science. 

 About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a journal editorial or publishing department at a reputable STM publisher, or equivalent academic experience, e.g., PhD/postdoc within the Physical Sciences
• Excellent English language verbal and written skills to effectively and accurately communicate complex information and data internally and externally 
• Understanding of the conventions of, and developments in, scholarly publishing 
• Proven ability to make and take ownership of data-driven decisions 
• Experience using the Web of Science 
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

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It would be great if you also had . . .   

• Meticulous attention to detail & Critical appraisal skills
• Proven experience in customer-facing situations that require the requisite diplomacy, discretion, and professionalism 
• Knowledge of how bibliometrics are used in editorial and academic research contexts 

What will you be doing in this role?  

• Evaluate journals in line with the Web of Science selection criteria and make decisions in consultation with manager 
• Investigate, resolve, and reply to enquiries from publishers regarding coverage and selection criteria 
• Own coverage-related decisions and ensure these are completed and clearly communicated to publishers according to defined KPIs 
• Collaborate within the Web of Science editorial team to ensure efficiency and consistency of decision making 
• Contribute towards the maintenance and curation of dynamic collections of scholarly journals for indexing in the Web of Science Core Collection 
• Actively participate in team discussions about policy, process, and workflows 
• Keep up with developments in the publishing industry that could influence Web of Science editorial processes 
• Support colleagues as needed in ensuring a smooth handover from content selection to content indexing 

About the Team   

You will be reporting to the Manager, Publication Selection Strategy based in Barcelona (Spain). We are a global team of more than 25 colleagues based in USA, UK, Spain, Serbia, and India. 

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position, Hybrid going to our office 2-3 times per week.

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