Editorial Content Specialist

Job Description

Working within our Editorial Operations department, you will oversee editorial administrative workflows across multiple academic disciplines, developing expertise in manuscript coordination and journal management. This role offers significant professional development opportunities within the dynamic academic publishing sector.

Key Responsibilities

Research Excellence & Technical Operations

• Sustain oversight of all submissions for editorial quality and ethical compliance, managing specialised and complex queries.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Editorial & Ethical policies, serving as a subject matter expert for policy interpretation across our journal portfolio.
• Support critical manuscript decision-making processes (reject / revision / accept), particularly for ethically complex submissions, open data policy compliance, or those requiring specialized assessment.
• Implement and monitor process improvements to accelerate manuscript flow and meet growth targets.
• Monitor service delivery metrics for accuracy and turnaround time performance and identify process optimization opportunities whilst providing clear feedback to supplier management.
• Manage end to end workflows ensuring timely, high-quality article publication with seamless coordination between adjoining teams (publishing, production, product & tech).
• Train and develop Desk Editors & other administrative front line (internal & external) team members whilst strictly maintaining publishing standards & adhering to T&F Editorial Policy.

Stakeholder Engagement

Qualifications

Education & Language

Professional Attributes

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our  Delhi  office 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 .​

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Being ‘you’ at Taylor and Francis :

Here at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic under local law.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier,  and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and / or in the advertised position, please contact Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site :

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