Journal Development Manager
Public Library of Science
About this role
The Journal Development Manager at PLOS is responsible for overseeing the performance and strategy of a small group of open access journals, working closely with editorial and operational teams to enhance journal development and reputation. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the broader publishing strategy within a nonprofit open science organization.
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About Public Library of Science
plos.orgPLOS (Public Library of Science) is a mission-driven, nonprofit open-access publisher dedicated to advancing open science, research integrity, and broad public access to research. It publishes a portfolio of peer-reviewed journals across the life and health sciences (including PLOS ONE, PLOS Biology, and PLOS Medicine) and champions policies like open data, reproducibility, and transparency in peer review. In addition to publishing, PLOS develops tools, advocacy, and institutional partnerships to lower barriers to sharing research, speed dissemination, and increase the societal impact of science.
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About Public Library of Science
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$75k – $100k
per year