Publisher (Researcher Services) US

Company Description

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.  

Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.  

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.  We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Job Description

Taylor & Francis publishes more than 2,700 peer-reviewed academic journals globally, with an established and growing list of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) titles. We currently have a vacancy available at Associate Publisher or Publisher level for experienced and conscientious colleagues to join our journals editorial team. This role is to work on our Psychology journals portfolio within the larger Social Sciences team.

As a Publisher at Taylor & Francis, you will lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals, driving commercial success through strategic development plans that enhance quality and profitability. You'll build and maintain valuable partnerships with academic societies and journal editors, represent our brand at conferences, and leverage your market expertise to identify growth opportunities. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll ensure operational excellence while commissioning new content that meets revenue targets and strengthens Taylor & Francis's position as a leader in academic publishing.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of academic Psychology journals, developing strategic plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability while meeting or exceeding revenue and article volume targets

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic societies, journal editors, and academic communities, representing Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings

• Demonstrate market expertise by maintaining thorough knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity to inform journal development decisions and optimize publishing processes

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Experience in scholarly publishing with knowledge of best practices, publication ethics, funder mandates, and industry trends

• Commercial acumen with ability to analyze market opportunities and develop strategic plans that drive portfolio growth

• Strong relationship-building skills to develop networks within academic communities and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to represent Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings

• Analytical thinking with the ability to develop logical responses to challenges and make sound decisions that deliver customer and commercial value.

Additional Information

Location: 

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Philadelphia or Boca Raton offices to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.

You must have the right to work and live in United States. 

Closing Date: Applications will close on 6th February 2026

What we offer in return: 

• Annual salary range: $68,400 - $93,600 (inclusive of Associate Publisher to Publisher salary range)
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
• 15 days paid vacation 
• 10 paid sick days
• 2 Paid floating holidays + paid day off for your birthday each year
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year