Job Purpose

The Journals Indexing Specialist is a global role responsible for maintaining end to end processes associated with journals indexing at Sage. The job holder will develop and maintain processes to enhance the visibility of Sage journals by preparing robust indexing applications to indexing partners. The Journals Indexing Specialist will be responsible for collaborating with editorial, research integrity and production to ensure journals are maintaining quality standards expected by indexers and monitor the evolving requirements of external indexing services. Using data driven insights, the Journals Indexing specialist will work with the Associate Director, Research Integrity to drive the indexing strategy at Sage; monitor journals at risk of quality concerns as well as ensure successful applications to indexing services.

Key Accountabilities

Independently oversee the end-to-end processes associated with journal indexing applications and coverage of content by working with Production, Research Integrity, Editorial and Legal teams
Develop processes to support rigorous journal indexing applications at Sage
Create actionable, data-driven insights for Editorial and Research Integrity Teams to ensure journals adhere to indexer requirements
Provide subject matter expertise and acts as first point of contact for queries within Sage about indexing
Provide training and educational resources for Sage and external editors
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of Sage, act as a point of contact for all indexing services
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and work with Associate Director, Research Integrity to implement cross-functional processes
Maintain workflows, meetings, and documentation, to ensure the indexing processes are well-organized and understood by Editorial teams
Maintain successful relationships with production and journal editorial teams at Sage
Maintain knowledge of changing indexing requirements, trends and overall research publishing landscape

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Extensive knowledge of bibliometrics and analysing citations data in research journals
Proficiency in data analytics, data visualization using standard IT packages
In-depth experience in research and scholarly publishing and indexing services, particularly a working knowledge of Research Integrity principles and Production processes in journals
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and building strong relationships with external partners
Evidence of familiarity with searching various databases such as Web of Science, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and their requirements for new journals.
Strong communication skills to translate complex concepts to external and internal stakeholders
Research experience, especially in a relevant background such as bibliometrics or scientometrics is highly desirable
High attention to detail and organisation skills to manage multiple priorities.
A continuous improvement mindset

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We value individuality and therefore welcome all qualified applications from a diverse range of candidates.

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.

Learn about Sage | About our companies | Open editor positions

Sage is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants. Accommodations will be made for any part of the interview process.