Assistant Managing Editor
Sage · Gurgaon
- Experience2–5 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted14 Sept 2026
About Sage
Sage is hiring in Gurgaon in education. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.
Skills
- journal publishing
- peer review management
- journal development and marketing
- Microsoft Office
- engineering
- physical sciences
The role
An assistant managing editor at an academic publishing company develops scholarly journals, oversees peer review management, and supports journal development and marketing. The role applies journal publishing and Microsoft Office to build author and editor relationships and guide editorial quality.
Full job description
Job Purpose
To proactively develop journals to deliver growth in terms of published content. To build relationships with authors and editors such that journals meet or exceed their published content targets.
Key Accountabilities
Peer review Management up to and including recommendationsJournal Development and marketingSupporting a more senior ME or an existing Publishing EditorEiC/board managementSupporting a more senior ME or an existing Publishing EditorScope of influenceMainly limited to journals of responsibilityEthical cases: to advise on journals of direct responsibilityInput on wider strategic decisions but no responsibility
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Graduate in engineering or physical sciences (MSc, or BSc with appropriate peer-review experience)Experience in journals publishingGood commercial awarenessHigh level communication and interpersonal skillsStrategic awareness, including a detailed understanding of industry trends and best practiceExcellent prioritization skills and a high level of adaptabilityProficient in standard IT packages, including Microsoft Office
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.
Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Our mission is building bridges to knowledge — supporting the development of ideas through the research process to scholarship that is certified, taught, and applied.
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