Editor I--Journalism and Media (US)

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa Business

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a collegial, creative, and driven Communication and Media Arts team. Reporting to the US Publisher for communication studies, this position is responsible for managing the global journalism studies and journalism practice textbook, professional, and supplementary books program, with some additional remit within media studies, media production, and mass communication.

The position involves commissioning new editions of key textbooks; organically growing the list with first editions, particularly for the US market; identifying and pursuing opportunities for books for the professional market; and maintaining the reputation of the list in the academic/scholarly market with our supplementary titles. This editor works with long-standing authors and will be expected to build new author relationships.

What you’ll be doing:

• Meeting annual commissioning goals, with an emphasis on acquiring the above-mentioned kinds of texts
• Meeting annual publishing goals by working with authors to help them meet manuscript submission deadlines and liaising with production and authors to meet production and publishing deadlines
• Researching journalism course and professional trends, entailing conference attendance, particularly in the United States, and potential campus travel
• Liaising with series editors and book authors, as well as marketing, production, and sales colleagues

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in academic publishing is ideal; commissioning experience in academic publishing would be an advantage
• A self-starter who can work quickly and independently while liaising effectively with team members globally as well as a diverse and wide-ranging author base
• Ability to assess proposals and evaluate proposal reviews with an eye to subject and list standards and course or professionals’ needs
• Flexibility and creative thinking when faced with the occasional challenging editorial decision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the capability of achieving challenging commissioning goals
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills
• Financial focus and the ability to budget and analyze financial data

A background in media or journalism studies is not necessary but would be an advantage.

Additional Information

What we offer in return:

• An annual salary of $$65,000 - $72,000
  • Salary commensurate with experience
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• Paid sick time
• Ample paid time off
• 3 additional discretionary days for the holiday season at the end of the year
• Up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical & vision benefits
• 4 volunteering days per year
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

What you should know:

• Closing date for applications: 25 September 2026
  • Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

• Candidates must have the right to live and work in the United States 

• Location:  The successful candidate will be able to utilize our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Philadelphia, or New York, NY US offices to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.

• Work/life balance:  At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

• Training And Professional Development:  We’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We’ll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.

• Interview process:  Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation. Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we’d then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.

• We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact View email address on us.fitly.work

Being ‘you’ at Taylor and Francis:

Here at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic under local law.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: 

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.