Associate Publisher or Publisher - Humanities, Media and the Arts

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; candidates must live within commuting distance and work in the Philadelphia office at least three days per week, with flexibility to work from home or remotely on other days.

Salary: $61,750 annual starting salary for Associate Publisher or $76,500 for Publisher, plus a 10% annual bonus; salary is commensurate with experience.

Company

hirify.global, through Taylor & Francis, publishes peer-reviewed academic journals, books, e-books, and reference works, with a focus on trusted scholarly knowledge and human progress.

What you will do

• Lead and grow a portfolio of Humanities, Media and the Arts academic journals through strategic plans focused on quality, growth, profitability, revenue, and article volume.
• Build partnerships with academic societies, journal editors, authors, reviewers, and academic communities, representing Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, journal performance metrics, rankings, and reputation, and implement development initiatives.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with societies, editors, and contributors.
• Expand the portfolio by launching new journals, acquiring existing titles, and transitioning journals to open access models.
• Ensure compliance with ethical publishing standards and represent the publisher in panels, workshops, and networking events; some travel is required.

Requirements

• Solid academic publishing background with understanding of best practices, publication ethics, peer review processes, and funder mandates.
• Familiarity with open access publishing models, impact metrics, and the evolving needs of the academic community.
• Ability to identify and analyze market opportunities, assess competitive landscapes, and develop strategic plans for portfolio growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
• Experience setting and achieving revenue and article volume targets.
• Expertise building and nurturing networks with academic communities, including editors, authors, reviewers, and society partners.
• Ability to build trust and collaboration with external stakeholders for long-term partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and impactful presentations.
• Data-driven approach with the ability to interpret performance metrics, identify trends, and develop logical, innovative solutions.
• Current knowledge of academic publishing trends, emerging technologies, policy changes, and competitor activity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, solve problems proactively, and adapt to changing priorities under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with office collaboration at least three days per week and a flexible working schedule.
• 15 paid vacation days, 10 paid sick days, a paid birthday day, four paid volunteering days, and paid leave for major life events.
• Medical and vision benefits and a 401(k) with employer match.
• Training and development opportunities, seasonal social and charitable events, and support for work-life balance.
• Equal opportunity, an inclusive environment, and reasonable adjustments available during the recruitment process.

Hiring process

• Applications close on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
• Applicants may contact recruitment@tandf.co.uk to request adjustments that support participation in the recruitment process.