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As a Content Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of established journals, managing the process from the receipt of an accepted manuscript to its final publication, both online and in print. Your journal list will encompass a diverse range of subject areas (specific subject knowledge is not a requirement for this role).

You will engage daily with external contacts (academic editors and authors) and internal colleagues (Editorial, Content Services, Marketing, Sales) to achieve the best results for Cambridge and the academic community. This role requires that you are both innovative and organised. You will manage a high volume of content alongside our workflow improvement initiatives as we continuously enhance our processes for Open Research. Key skills for this role include enthusiasm for trailing new workflows, adaptability to new ways of working, excellent communication skills, the ability to meet strict deadlines, and the capacity to juggle changing priorities.

You will receive ongoing training to support our products and your career goals. Content Managers are part of the Content Operations team, responsible for the publication processes and quality assurance for our Academic Books, Elements, and Journals. There are opportunities to learn about other content types, and we encourage continuous learning and flexibility.
Are you passionate about publishing and eager to shape the future of academic content? We have an exciting, fixed term opportunity to join the Academic Content Operations department, working within Journals Content Management., We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: * 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance * Discretionary annual bonus * Group personal pension scheme * Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary * Green travel schemes
You will possess good knowledge of publishing practices and current trends to facilitate production workflows and provide guidance to stakeholders. This role involves managing multiple relationships and workflows with both internal and external contacts, often balancing competing priorities. High computer literacy is essential, including experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Salesforce, Online Peer Review Systems, and SAP, as well as the ability to pick up new technologies quickly This role requires adaptability in a dynamic digital publishing environment, strong communication, organisational, and project management skills. You must be detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, work independently or with a team, and demonstrate a proactive, collaborative attitude. Confidence in communicating with colleagues and external partners at all levels, a dependable attitude, and enthusiasm for problem-solving will enable you to thrive in our dynamic industry. We value decisiveness, innovation, and a responsible approach. Previous experience in publishing is important-ideally in Content Management or Production-and knowledge of open access publishing is highly desirable. Familiarity with Salesforce, and typesetting languages like XML, LaTeX, or HTML would be an advantage.