Associate Publisher or Publisher - Humanities, Media and the Arts

Job Description

Taylor & Francis publishes more than 2,700 peer-reviewed academic journals globally, with an established and growing list of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) titles publishing under the Routledge imprint. We currently have a vacancy available at Associate Publisher or Publisher level for an experienced and conscientious colleague to join our journals editorial team. This role is to work on a journals portfolio within the Humanities, Media and the Arts team. 

As a Publisher at Taylor & Francis, you will lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals, driving commercial success through strategic development plans that enhance quality and profitability. You'll build and maintain valuable partnerships with academic societies and journal editors, represent our brand at conferences, and leverage your market expertise to identify growth opportunities. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll ensure operational excellence, meet revenue targets, and strengthen Taylor & Francis's position as a leader in academic publishing. 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday November 18, 2026.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals, developing strategic plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability while meeting or exceeding revenue and article volume targets.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic societies, journal editors, and academic communities, representing Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings.
• Maintaining thorough knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity to inform journal development decisions
• Monitor journal performance metrics and implement initiatives to improve journal rankings and reputation.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with academic societies, editors, and contributors
• Develop and execute plans to expand the portfolio, including launching new journals, acquiring existing titles, or transitioning journals to open access models.
• Represent Taylor & Francis as a thought leader in academic publishing, participating in industry panels, workshops, and networking events to strengthen the brand's presence and influence.
• Ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards and policies, fostering trust and credibility within the academic community.

This role will require some travel to conferences and to meet editors in-person.  

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• A solid background in academic publishing, with a deep understanding of best practices, publication ethics, peer review processes, and funder mandates.
• Familiarity with open access publishing models, impact metrics, and the evolving needs of the academic community
• A proven ability to identify and analyse market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and develop strategic plans that drive portfolio growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
• Experience in setting and achieving revenue and article volume targets.
  Demonstrated expertise in building and nurturing strong networks within academic communities, including editors, authors, reviewers, and society partners.
• Ability to foster trust and collaboration with external stakeholders to ensure long-term partnerships and mutual success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and deliver impactful presentations
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics, identify trends, and develop logical, innovative solutions to challenges.
• Up-to-date knowledge of trends in academic publishing, including emerging technologies, policy changes, and competitor activity.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus under pressure.

Additional Information

Closing Date:Applications will close on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

Location:

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.

We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Philadelphia officeto ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate 3 days per week. 

We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact [email protected]  

What we offer in return

• Annual salary starting from $61,750 (Associate) or $76,500 (Publisher) +  10% annual bonus 
• Salary commensurate with experience 
• 15 paid vacation days 
• 10 paid sick days 
• Paid day off for your birthday 
• 4 paid volunteering days per year 
• Paid leave for major life events; i.e. wedding or moving 
• Medical & vision benefits 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Flexible working schedule 
• Seasonal social and charitable events 
• Training and development 

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis 

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. 

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor. 

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 [email protected]. 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: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers 

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F. 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/