Based in our Tokyo office, the successful candidate will join our dedicated team and will be responsible for Managing and developing a portfolio of journals.

Manage and develop a portfolio of journals effectively. Grow the portfolio through strategic development of existing titles, launching new journals and through renewing and acquiring journal contracts. Improve OUP’s reputation and standing as a journal publisher through strong delivery of the above.

• Manage a list of journals to ensure they meet targets including revenue, quality, and profitability. Collaborate with editors and journal owners to publish high quality content and support content growth as appropriate to increase market share of articles.
• Build strong relationships with journal owners, editors, and any affiliated societies as relevant. Negotiate contracts to align with OUP’s strategic priorities and ensure OUP retains contracts by providing an excellent service in an efficient manner.
• Create and implement strategic development plans and present them to journal owners and editors/editorial boards as appropriate. Provide relevant data to inform editorial decision making.
• Renew contracts with optimal financial contribution to OUP, including developing business plans for approval and writing and presenting detailed renewal proposals.
• Monitor journal financial performance regularly, and input into annual budgets for journals. Work with Finance colleagues to ensure risk mitigation, initiating remedial discussions where necessary.
• Work collaboratively and productively with OUP colleagues to deliver an excellent service for journal owners.
• Lead the transition process for newly acquired/launched titles in your list ensuring a methodical approach, coordination with other departments, and strong communication at each stage.
• Roll out global OUP journal policies across the portfolio when relevant.
• Attend appropriate conferences and industry events as appropriate; travel to maintain relationships and attend board meetings as well as internal meetings.

• Good experience in journals publishing or transferable professional experience.
• English and Japanese: preferably native in one language, with a high level of proficiency in the other (eg. JLPT N1 for Japanese)
• Good understanding of journals publishing, including editorial processes, production processes, marketing, industry trends, systems, competitors, and technology.
• Great communication skills and the ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate both internal and external parties including editorial contacts, society contacts, and colleagues throughout all journals departments.
• Analytical and forecasting ability to review trends and align development appropriately.