AIP Publishing

The Journal Manager will shape the strategic direction and success of a portfolio of academic journals, focusing on innovation and excellence in editorial quality. Responsibilities include developing strategies, monitoring industry trends, and engaging with authors, reviewers, and editors. | Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in scholarly publishing and a deep knowledge of peer review workflows. Strong data literacy and experience in engaging with academic communities are also required. | AIP Publishing is a leading publisher of the physical sciences. Working with us means being part of a mission: to accelerate scientific discovery while reimagining the future of scholarly publishing. AIP Publishing helps brilliant work make a global impact. We’re building a living network of knowledge to spark thinking, connect people, and drive new ways forward — empowering a vibrant global community using science for good. We foster a collaborative, creative atmosphere and encourage a workplace culture that maximizes individual contributions. We’re always looking to evolve the ways we think and operate, and we actively encourage an environment where everybody feels comfortable, seen, and able to do their best work. We’re looking to hire and develop colleagues who are astute, flexible, and always striving to “solve better problems” through thoughtful consideration of individual, team, organizational, and customer impact. Are you ready to make an impact in the world of scholarly publishing? At AIP Publishing, we’re looking for a dynamic Sr. Journal Manager or Journal Manager to take the reins in shaping the strategic direction, growth, and success of a prestigious portfolio of academic journals. In this high-impact role, you’ll be the go-to expert on journal performance, working closely with editors, internal teams, and key stakeholders to drive innovation and excellence in editorial quality, community engagement, and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about advancing the field of scholarly publishing and excited by the opportunity to lead initiatives in open science, research integrity, and the user experience, we want to hear from you! How you’ll make an impact: Owning strategy development and execution for assigned journals, ensuring alignment with portfolio goals and key publishing metrics. Monitoring industry trends and conduct competitive analysis to inform journal positioning and development. Guiding editorial content strategy in collaboration with Editors, focusing on emerging research and community relevance. Driving author, reviewer, and editor engagement through targeted outreach and retention strategies. Acting as a trusted editorial partner and primary liaison to Editors, addressing concerns with clarity and professionalism. Managing editorial board lifecycles—including recruitment, onboarding, renewals, and performance monitoring. Contributing to organizational initiatives, from product development to cross-functional process improvement. Analyzing journal performance data and champion scalable, data-driven reporting solutions. Supporting editorial best practices and mentoring junior team members to foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and growth. What you're great at: Strategic thinking and big-picture planning while maintaining a sharp eye on editorial quality and day-to-day performance. Building relationships with researchers, editors, and cross-functional teams with professionalism and empathy. Managing multiple priorities and staying organized in a dynamic, remote work environment. Analyzing performance data and extracting meaningful insights to support journal development. Navigating complex editorial and publishing landscapes with confidence and decisiveness. Leading through influence and collaboration—especially when managing change or mentoring others. What we’re looking for: Deep knowledge of scholarly publishing, peer review workflows, and research integrity standards. Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to engage senior researchers and editorial boards. Data literacy with tools like Excel and PowerBI for tracking performance and supporting strategic decisions. Project management and organizational excellence, particularly in distributed or remote settings. Comfort with ambiguity, sound decision-making, and an adaptive mindset. A proactive, collaborative approach to team development and continuous learning. Experience required and preferred qualifications: Minimum 4 years of experience in scholarly publishing, with with proven responsibility in building and managing portfolios under a sound science open access framework is highly preferred. Experience engaging closely with researchers, editors, and academic communities through outreach, conference engagement, or similar initiatives required. Familiarity with the physical sciences is preferred; a graduate degree in a related field is a plus. Strong data literacy, especially using Excel and PowerBI; experience with peer review platforms and CRMs is a bonus. Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management experience. Previous mentorship or onboarding experience is highly desirable. Willingness to travel to conferences and meetings as needed. Our excellent total rewards package includes: A remote workforce with staff based in NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, PA, MA, RI, or Washington, DC, who meet in person for collaboration, training, strategic planning — and fun! Generous paid time off and paid sick and safe leave Flexible Work Schedule Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits Exceptional retirement benefits Monthly remote stipend Training and Tuition assistance Employee Assistance Program Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 (Senior Journal Manager or Journal Manager will be commensurate with experience) At AIPP, we offer competitive compensation based on the role, experience, and other relevant factors. Under the New York Convenience Rule, all employees, regardless of their residence in other states, will be taxed at the New York State tax rate. Employees may also have additional state-specific tax obligations depending on where they live. A wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP), AIP Publishing’s mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity by breaking barriers to open, fair research communication and empowering researchers to accelerate global progress. AIP Publishing supports the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities on its behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners. Our publishing portfolio includes digital books, AIP Conference Proceedings, and peer-reviewed journals across a spectrum of research areas, including our flagship titles Applied Physics Reviews, Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Applied Physics, and The Journal of Chemical Physics. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. https://publishing.aip.org/privacy/

Lead and execute internal communications strategies, support leadership and change initiatives, manage communication channels, measure impact, and enhance organizational narrative and culture. | 7-8+ years in internal or corporate communications, experience with leadership communications and change management, proficiency with communication platforms and CMS, and a relevant bachelor's degree. | AIP Publishing is a leading publisher of the physical sciences. Working with us means being part of a mission: to accelerate scientific discovery while reimagining the future of scholarly publishing. AIP Publishing helps brilliant work make a global impact. We’re building a living network of knowledge to spark thinking, connect people, and drive new ways forward — empowering a vibrant global community using science for good. We foster a collaborative, creative atmosphere and encourage a workplace culture that maximizes individual contributions. We’re always looking to evolve the ways we think and operate, and we actively encourage an environment where everybody feels comfortable, seen, and able to do their best work. We’re looking to hire and develop colleagues who are astute, flexible, and always striving to “solve better problems” through thoughtful consideration of individual, team, organizational, and customer impact. The Director of Internal Communications, reporting directly to the Head of People and Culture, brings a creative and strategic approach to the role, with an entrepreneurial mindset that drives reinvention and transformation. This leader thrives in the face of ambiguity, charting a course to evolve our brand narrative and ensuring the AIPP story resonates across both internal and external platforms. Whether launching new initiatives, guiding teams through change, shaping company culture, or managing crisis communications, you’ll lead with clarity, creativity, and purpose, turning challenges into opportunities and navigating uncertainty while keeping our story engaging and impactful at every step. How you’ll make an impact: You’ll partner with AIPP leadership to design and execute a powerful internal communications strategy that ensures employees and key stakeholders, like publishing partners, editors, and board members are informed, inspired, and aligned. From strategic priorities to cultural values, your work will help translate vision into action. You’ll also be a critical voice in change management, crafting compelling narratives that clarify the “why,” “what,” and “how” behind organizational shifts and initiatives. You’ll curate the right channels, from intranet to email to community meetings and ensure consistent, accessible messaging across the organization. You'll also implement tools to listen as well as talk, building in feedback loops and measuring impact to constantly evolve our approach. You’ll stay on the leading edge of internal comms strategy, especially in a remote work environment and help shape our external narrative too, by supporting blogs, social media, and press. In times of change or crisis you’ll provide rapid, reliable communication that builds transparency, maintains trust, and keeps our teams connected. You’ll champion the organization’s voice in the broader scholarly publishing community and elevate our brand and reputation through media outreach, executive visibility, and event participation. You’ll collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to ensure clear, aligned, and impactful public messaging, translating complex topics into accessible and persuasive narratives that reflect the organization’s mission and leadership role. What you're great at: Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop internal comms strategies that align with organizational priorities and change initiatives. Relationship Building: Personable and credible with the ability to influence and advise senior executives and collaborate cross-functionally. Outstanding Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; able to shape messaging across multiple formats and audiences. Change Agility: Able to craft compelling change narratives, manage uncertainty, and support change adoption. Project & Time Management: Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines with composure. Autonomy with Collaboration: Comfortable leading independently while also engaging partners and stakeholders for input and alignment. Solutions-Oriented: Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a calm, problem-solving mindset in dynamic environments. What we’re looking for: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. 7-8+ years of progressive experience in internal communications, employee engagement, change management, or corporate communications. Proven experience developing and executing communications strategies aligned to business goals. Demonstrated success supporting leadership communications and organizational change initiatives. Proficiency with communication platforms and tools, including Microsoft Office 365, collaboration platforms (e.g., Miro, Teams), and intranet/content management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Staffbase, or similar). Our excellent total rewards package includes: A remote workforce with staff based in NY, NJ, CT, MD, VA, PA, MA, RI, or Washington, DC, who meet in person for collaboration, training, strategic planning — and fun! Generous paid time off and paid sick and safe leave Flexible Work Schedule Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits Exceptional retirement benefits Monthly remote stipend Training and Tuition assistance Employee Assistance Program Salary Range: $110,000 – 140,000 At AIPP, we offer competitive compensation based on the role, experience, and other relevant factors. Under the New York Convenience Rule, all employees, regardless of their residence in other states, will be taxed at the New York State tax rate. Employees may also have additional state-specific tax obligations depending on where they live. A wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP), AIP Publishing’s mission is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity by breaking barriers to open, fair research communication and empowering researchers to accelerate global progress. AIP Publishing supports the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities on its behalf and on behalf of our publishing partners. Our publishing portfolio includes digital books, AIP Conference Proceedings, and peer-reviewed journals across a spectrum of research areas, including our flagship titles Applied Physics Reviews, Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Applied Physics, and The Journal of Chemical Physics. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. https://publishing.aip.org/privacy/