The Seismological Society of America (SSA) is seeking a full-time publications directorwho will oversee SSA’s publishing program and report to the Executive Director. SSA self-publishes three journals, Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA), Seismological Research Letters (SRL) and The Seismic Record (TSR).
The publications director will manage the journals program and be a resource to SSA leadership, management, staff and journal editors on all publishing related issues. Responsibilities of the Publications Director include and are not limited to:
· Oversee journal publishing operations including relationships and management of editorial and production contractors and vendors such as peer review administration, composition and printing, including vendor selection and negotiation of agreements.
· Manage SSA’s partnership with GeoScienceWorld (GSW), which includes journal website hosting and inclusion of BSSA and SRL in GSW’s journal collection.
· Manage direct institutional subscription programs including setting subscription rates and overseeing renewal efforts and other marketing and promotional efforts including presence at library meetings.
· Handle ad hoc permissions requests, questions on copyright transfer and publication charges, and other communications from authors, reviewers and readers.
· Coordinate with marketing team to increase usage, gain coverage of research published by the journals and position SSA’s journals program.
· Collaborates with the Editor-in-Chiefs to refine and implement the journal’s growth plans.
· Works closely with the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board on day-to-day editorial matters.
· Monitors and reports on the activities of the journals.
· Establish and/or update publishing processes in effort to publish more efficiently and more cost-effectively, including reducing times to publication and identifying opportunities for reducing expenses.
· Advise on and work with the Publications Committee to create or modify journal publishing policies and provide guidance to Committee and Editors as ethical concerns and questions arise (i.e., plagiarism, duplicate publication, retractions, etc.).
· Keep SSA apprised of publishing trends and initiatives and advise on how industry changes may impact SSA journals, policies, and financial performance.
· Work with publishing consultants, PR firms, staff and contractors to achieve results.
The Publications Director will have at least 10 years of experience managing journals with an STM society or publishing company. The director will manage day-to-day journal operations while also serving in an advisory role to society leadership. Knowledge of membership/subscription management databases a plus. Applicants are expected to be informed and up to date on trends in journal publishing.
SSA offers a generous benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, holiday and sick leave; and after one year of service, an equivalent of 9% of the salary is deposited into a TIAA-CCREF account managed by the individual. This position may be remote, hybrid or fully in the office. The anticipated starting salary is $130,000 - $150,000 and is negotiable, based on demonstrated experience.
Interested candidates are asked to send a brief expression of interest, resume and references to Nan Broadbent, Executive Director, at HR@seismosoc.org. Please write Publications Director in the subject line. All applications received by August 15 will be given priority consideration. Interviews are anticipated to take place the latter half of August.