Main Purpose of Job: Curated by an expert team of in-house editors, the Web of Science Core Collection is a trusted, high-quality, definitive database for journals, books, and conference proceedings. We are guided by the legacy of Dr. Eugene Garfield, inventor of the world's first citation index: we remain true to his principles of objectivity, selectivity, and collection dynamics, but also adapt and respond to technological advances and changes in the publishing landscape. Reporting to the Executive Editor, the Editor's primary responsibility is the evaluation and selection of scholarly journals for the Web of Science Core Collection.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to further their knowledge of the publishing landscape and to contribute to the growth and curation of the Web of Science. Details of the Web of Science journal evaluation process can be found here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate journals in line with the Web of Science editorial quality and impact criteria.Investigate, resolve, and reply to inquiries from editors and publishers regarding coverage and selection criteria.Own coverage-related decisions and ensure these are completed and clearly communicated to journal editors and publishers according to defined KPIs.Collaborate within the Web of Science editorial team to ensure efficiency and consistency of decision making.Contribute towards the maintenance and curation of dynamic collections of scholarly journals for indexing in the Web of Science Core Collection.Actively participate in team discussions about policy, process, and workflows.Keep up with developments in the publishing industry that could influence Web of Science editorial processes.Support colleagues as needed in ensuring a smooth handover from content selection to content indexing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
BSc. or equivalent in a STEM or social sciences discipline.Relevant experience within a journal editorial/publishing department at a reputable STM publisher.Native English or high level of English language proficiency.Familiarity with the conventions of, and developments in, scholarly publishing.Knowledge of how bibliometrics are used in editorial and academic research contexts.Able to make data-driven decisions.Highly customer-focused, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Meticulous attention to detail, critical appraisal skills, and proven ability to take ownership of decisions.Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills to consistently meet deadlines.Proactive in proposing solutions to problems.Flexible and able to embrace change.Able to work both as part of a team and under own initiative.Strong Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Desirable:
Proficiency in a second language is desirable but not required. What We Can Offer You (Barcelona based):
A modern culture environment combined with all the financial and stability advantages of working for a large business.Active volunteering community, with 40 annual paid hours of volunteering time.Private Health and Life & Disability insurances.Tax-free benefits (Ticket Restaurant scheme, kindergarten and transport cards).Remote language classes (Catalan, Spanish, and English).A digital workplace with the possibility to work in a central office location in Barcelona, near Sagrada Familia.Global and dynamic employee base (more than 20 nationalities).30 working days of vacation. It is the policy of Clarivate to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Clarivate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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