Content Acquisition Specialist

Job title: Content Acquisition Specialist

Location: Noida, U.P, India (Hybrid work model - 8 days at the office a month)

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, and the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the role:

The Content Acquisition Specialist will oversee the strategic direction of special content in an assigned subject area and develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of ideas and ongoing projects, by working closely with Editors, Publishers, and other Content Acquisition Specialists/Managers internally and with external editors and top researchers in the area. This role is fundamental to ensure and drive content growth within the respective portfolios.

Additionally, the Content Acquisition Specialist also:

• Increases journal visibility through social media promotion, conference activities, virtual events, and webinars
• May track and escalate other journal-related performance issues (ethic issues, Guest Editor performance)
  
  

The Content Acquisition Specialist has experience with commissioning, understands the business and its subject area, is comfortable working across areas, and has the ability to commission at scale. They are involved in commissioning to strategy, but can also identify opportunities and share leads with EiCs, Publishers, and other members in the Strategic Content Acquisition team. They have a good knowledge beyond their SME and a basic network across several subjects. They also work with other teams to develop workflows and tools for at-scale commissioning.

How you will make an impact: 

• Driving strategic content acquisition, including identifying and cultivating ideas and ongoing projects that align with our objectives.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and quality, ensuring the excellence of acquired content and projects, embracing a proactive and results-driven mindset, and continuously refining content acquisition strategies for maximum impact.
• Utilize analytical skills and data-driven insights to inform decision-making, with proficiency in tools like Excel. Gather intel and provide data analysis required to solicit special content ideas.
• Build and nurture relationships within research communities across several subject areas, leveraging networking skills to foster engagement and collaboration.
• Initiate and oversee multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Represent the company and journal portfolio by attending conferences, workshops, and events (online or in-person in your region) to engage with the research community.
• Working on team-level projects to improve the efficiency or scalability of the commissioning activities.
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with the research community or STM publishing organization
• Possess strong analytical skills and experience making data-driven decisions
• Are skilled at networking with an ability to build relationships within research communities, persuasion, and influencing skills
• Are detail-oriented and results-driven and have strong organizational and prioritization skills to initiate and track multiple projects concurrently
• Are willing to travel, especially domestically
• Preferably have a higher degree (PhD/MSc) in Life Science/Environment Science/Agriculture/Ecology/Plant Science/Earth Science/Animal Science, etc.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
  
  

Why should you join Wiley?

• The team! You'll be joining a talented group of professionals who are truly passionate about the work we do.
• We embrace you for you! Wiley is committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce and fostering a work environment in which all colleagues are valued and can enjoy professional success.
• Fantastic well-being initiatives such as 'Happy Fridays' with the afternoon off during part of the year, flexibility to work from home, fun events, and activities throughout the year to get colleagues together, free access to Headspace, and much more!
  
  

About Wiley:

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We clear the way for seekers of knowledge: illuminating the path forward for research and education, tearing down barriers to society's advancement, and giving seekers the help they need to turn their steps into strides.

Wiley may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: our people. We are willing to challenge the status quo, move the needle, and innovate. Wiley's headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations across the globe in more than 40 countries.

• When applying, please attach your updated resume/CV to be considered.