World Scientific Publishing

About World Scientific Publishing

Primary Responsibilities shall include but not limited to: 1. Acquire book/journal content Acquiring new titles and new editions of key backlist titles that meet designated profitability standards to maintain a steady and profitable revenue stream; Prepare, negotiate and finalize contracts on terms acceptable to both the publisher and to the authors, editors, and contributors; Build up personal network of academic contacts to identify authors, reviewers and potential textbook adopters; Develop dynamic and ongoing relationships with authors, contributors, and key advisers by consistent communication via various channels; Create proposals including costing and pricing suggestions. Review, maintain and update existing product portfolios. 2. Market research and teamwork Develop acquisition plans and identify relevant trends and market demographics to expand the Company’s publication program; maintain solid understanding of the markets, the competitors and the end users; Work as part of a publishing team to create, implement and tracks projects by maintaining close communication with colleagues in editorial, production, marketing and sales to ensure timely and profitable publications; Work with colleagues in marketing and sales to conduct market research and devise promotion strategies. Requirements Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree with past relevant publishing experience Experience in identifying and recruiting potential authors Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills Articulate go-getter who enjoys working with titles in all fields Resourceful team player Can communicate in English, Mandarin and Cantonese About Us World Scientific Publishing since its inception in 1981, the Group has grown to establish itself as one of the world’s leading academics publishers and the largest in the Asia-Pacific region. With its headquarters in Singapore and offices in New Jersey, London, Munich, Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chennai, it now publishes about 600 titles a year and 140 journals in various fields. World Scientific has published more than 12,000 titles. Many of its books are recommended texts adopted by renowned institutions such as Harvard University, California Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Princeton University. Working with the Nobel Foundation, World Scientific has the exclusive right to publish the entire series of Nobel Lectures in all subjects. Apart from the Nobel Lectures, we have collaborated with many Nobel laureates to produce best-selling books since 1980s. The company is searching for a talented, result oriented and innovative individual to join our dynamic team in Singapore HQ. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Legal Form: INC

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 51 - 250

Revenue: 5 - 25 billion (USD)

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