Acquisitions Editor (STM)

Founded in1981, World Scientific Publishing is headquartered in Singapore with a global workforce of about 500 staff across offices in New Jersey, London, Geneva, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, and Chennai.

World Scientific Publishing has established itself as one of the world’s leading academic and professional publishers and is recognised as the largest international scientific publisher in the Asia-Pacific region.

World Scientific publishes about 600 new titles each year and produces more than 180journals across multiple disciplines. With a publishing history spanning over12,000 titles, a significant proportion of World Scientific’s books are prescribed as recommended reading by prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, the California Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and Princeton University.

Today, World Scientific’s digital content is accessible to more than 45,000 universities, libraries and organizations worldwide, with reach further enhanced through collaborations with diverse search and discovery partners.

World Scientific is also a key partner of the Nobel Foundation, Fields Medal, Wolf Foundation, US National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine, and the Shaw Prize. We are looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join our Editorial team and grow with us!

Responsibilities

· Acquire new academic content for books and journals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics).

· Responsible for full editorial process from commissioning, manuscript submission to publication.

· Develop new areas that complement Company’s existing focus areas.

· Maintain positive collaborative relationship with all stakeholders including existing/potential authors, reviewers, contributors, key advisers, potential textbook adopters, and colleagues in various divisions.

· Monitoring market demand, advising future trends, risks, and opportunities.

· Participate in the marketing and promotional activities as required.

· Any ad hoc projects when necessary and assigned.

Requirements

· Degree in STEM (fresh graduates are welcome to apply)

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and a keen eye for detail.

· Ability to work independently and as a team player in a dynamic, international environment.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously amid tight deadlines.

· Prior experience in academic publishing is preferred

Why join us?

· Global exposure – Collaborate with international teams and participate in world wide conferences.

· Professional career development

· Attractive rewards – Competitive performance bonuses and incentive schemes.

· Work-life balance – Flexible work arrangements support your personal and professional balance.

· Team building activities

· Company outings and social gatherings

· Sports and fitness programs

· Medical and dental benefits

· Annual health screening