Manager, Strategic Content Acquisition

Job Description

Manager, Strategic Content Acquisition

Location :

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IND

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About The Role

The Manager – Geodiversity, Strategic Content Acquisition (SCA) leads a team of Content Acquisition Specialists focused on driving strategic commissioning activities, including special issues, collections, article commissioning and other innovative approaches for Wiley journals. A core aspect of the role is to drive content growth from key markets , working closely with colleagues across Wiley to build presence, deepen strategic relationships, and accelerate content growth . Through this, the role contributes directly to increasing the geographic diversity of Wiley's content .

As part of the broader SCA leadership group, the Manager oversees pipeline development, and execution against strategic goals tied to publishing performance.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and support a small team of Content Acquisition Specialists.
• Foster a collaborative, data-informed, and stakeholder-focused culture.
• Encourage proactive engagement, regional intelligence sharing, and strategic outreach.
• Use influence across the wider SCA team drive support for strategic goals

Regional Growth & Strategic Focus

Cross-functional Collaboration

Engagement with Local Research Communities

Experience

What We're Looking For

Leadership

Strategic & Collaborative Mindset

Relationship Building

Mindset

Impact of the Role

This role plays a critical part in driving content growth and representation from key markets , helping Wiley :

Through collaboration, commissioning, and outreach, this Manager will help grow the visibility and impact of Wiley's journals in strategically important regions.

About Wiley

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [HIDDEN TEXT] for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume / CV to be considered.

Skills Required

Commissioning, editorial development, content partnerships