Supplements Editors

Do you have commercial contacts in your area of obstetrics or gynaecology? BJOG is recruiting Supplements Editors.

Job Description

A Supplements Editor has responsibility for managing one or more commercially sponsored supplements, published in association with BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

• To source suitable topics for supplements
• To identify potential sponsors within pharmaceutical and/or device companies
• Having made the initial contact to secure interest, to contact Wiley-Blackwell’s Business Development Manager with details of the proposal so acting as the link between the sponsor, freelancers, and publishing staff
• To assist in identifying a guest editor for supplements, where necessary
• To review all proposed material prior to acceptance to ensure compliance with the BJOG Supplement Guidelines
• To ensure submission to publisher in accordance with an agreed production schedule
• To read, correct and approve proofs in a timely manner
• To liaise with sponsor-appointed guest editors
• To liaise with the Business Development Manager on all proposals
• To attend the BJOG Management Committee Meetings (two/year) if required

Essential qualifications and skills:
• Subspecialty-qualified obstetrician/gynaecologist
• Experience of writing/editing
• Experience of working with the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry and contacts in same
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve team goals

Compensation
Commission would be payable on the base value of the projects completed at the rate of 12.5%.

For non-commercially sponsored supplements an Editor is not necessarily required, however, BJOG is interested in promoting these supplements. Therefore Editors are encouraged:
• To identify organisations (for example specialist societies or universities) interested in providing content for a BJOG non-commercial supplement (e.g. conference abstract brochure). Having made the initial contact to secure interest, to contact the Wiley-Blackwell Journal Manager with details of the proposal to receive a quote

To apply please email Professor Philip Steer: bjog@rcog.org.uk