3 Commissioning Editor jobs in the United Kingdom

Redwood is very excited to be working with a leading global academic publishing organisation which is looking to hire 2 Commissioning Editors to join their Content Acquisition Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the commissioning of high-quality scientific articles, ensuring a steady pipeline of published material across a range of diverse medicine and health journals.

These roles are offered on a hybrid basis with at least 3 days a week in their London office and 2 days working from home. This role is based in the UK and candidates must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.

This role will involve undertaking analysis of academic fields and growth areas, and engaging with researchers, building relationships with the research community and will work closely with the Journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as internal editorial teams. These roles offer the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a thriving business.

In this pivotal position, some of the responsibilities will include:

• Conduct structured analyses of relevant academic fields to pinpoint growth areas to identify opportunities for new content.
• Commission high-quality articles – drive article submissions across a portfolio of journals
• Develop and implement commissioning plans targeting key researchers and groups.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality content across the journal portfolio.
• Work closely with journal editors, editorial boards and internal teams.
• Maintain strong networks with researchers, authors, and key partners.
• Uphold editorial policies and continually enhance your knowledge of subject areas.

Who we’re looking for:

• Relevant journals publishing experience from the medicine or healthcare disciplines, or other biological journals background, with experience in academic/STM journals publishing.
• Strong analytical abilities, effective prioritisation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Degree educated ideally in a biological science subject
• High level of computer literacy, including MS Office and internet browsers; experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Ability to work well with local and global colleagues at all levels
• Interest in Open Science: A genuine interest in open access, open data, and publishing and related matter.

This role offers a highly competitive salary with great benefits, including, 25 days annual leave, a day off on your birthday, good pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme and much more!

If you're passionate about shaping the future of academic publishing in the medicine and health sectors, we want to hear from you!

For further information, please send your CV and a short cover note to:

About The Role

Telegraph Travel is one of the UK’s leading editorial resources for travel, delivering advice, inspiration and expertise to a highly engaged audience. The role of senior commissioning editor is to commission and edit travel content. This includes long-term (evergreen) features, guides and long-form articles.

Key Responsibilities

• You will generate creative story ideas that appeal to the Telegraph’s digital audience with a primary focus on long-term content, including features, guides, advice and inspiration. 
• You will contribute towards Telegraph Travel’s content strategy and commissioning.
• You will attract and develop freelance writing talent, briefing contributors in order to maximise reader engagement.
• You will contribute to editorial content plans. 
• You will deputise for the Travel Features & Guides Editor in their absence.
• You will commission and edit content across a variety of formats with a high degree of flair and accuracy.
• You will attend weekly update meetings to present feature ideas in a collaborative way that allows for further input and development.
• You will engage with digital publishing platforms and SEO best practices to drive audience engagement.
• You will use data analytics to inform commissioning and publishing plans. 
• You will work closely with the picture desk and visual storytelling to create the most eye-catching, engaging and user-friendly visual content
• You will represent Travel externally where and when required.

Key Skills

• You must have previous experience in a commissioning role in lifestyle editorial and demonstrate a keen instinct for a good story and how to tell it.
• You must be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of SEO/analytics.
• You must understand how to deliver on a long-term content strategy.
• You must be able to use key publishing tools, including CMS. 
• You must be able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• You should have experience working in Travel editorial. A knowledge of the ski and cruise industry is advantageous. 
• You should have a wide variety of writer contacts.
• You should have a good range of PR contacts in the travel industry and beyond.
• You should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of what content engages our readers and encourages them to explore the Telegraph’s app, telegraph.co.uk and print.
• You should be able to prioritise tasks, work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.