Commissioning Editor (Academic Publishing)

Location: Beijing or Shanghai, China; candidates must live within commuting distance of an office and work onsite at least three days per week. Remote work is available on other days, including at conferences or from home. Candidates must have the right to work in China. Relocation support is not provided.

Company

hirify.global is part of Informa, a global academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events group. Taylor & Francis publishes peer-reviewed journals, books, e-books, and reference works.

What you will do

• Commission high-quality articles across Science & Technology and Medicine journal portfolios.
• Create and review commissioning plans aligned with journal content and development goals.
• Analyse academic fields, research developments, and market dynamics to identify growth opportunities.
• Build relationships with Editors-in-Chief, editorial boards, researchers, and internal publishing and marketing teams.
• Engage research communities through networking, social media, conferences, and meetings in China.
• Improve commissioning processes, content quality, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field with an understanding of academic research and publishing.
• Experience commissioning content, generating leads and ideas, and identifying key opinion leaders.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English, written and spoken.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to build trust in Chinese academic circles.
• Understanding of Chinese academic culture, research funding priorities, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Availability for frequent travel within China and for in-person office work at least three days per week.

Nice to have

• Existing networks within Chinese academic communities.
• Experience building successful partnerships or business relationships in China.
• Experience working in cross-cultural, global organizations.
• Passion for elevating Chinese scholarship on the global stage.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible balanced working model combining office, conference, home, and remote work.
• 20 days of annual leave, plus an additional day off for a birthday.
• Four paid volunteering days and 14 days of paid sick leave.
• Social insurance, housing fund, supplementary medical insurance, and annual health screening.
• Performance bonus, employee assistance programme, and flexible support for work-life balance.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews taking place alongside advertising.
• A cover letter is preferred.