The Singapore Academy of Law\xe2\x80\x99s vision is to make Singapore the legal hub of Asia. We work with our stakeholders to set new precedents of excellence in Singapore law through developing thought leadership, world-class infrastructure and legal solutions. As a body established by statute, SAL also undertakes statutory functions such as stakeholding services and appointment of Senior Counsel, Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public. Responsibilities
Responsible for planning and implementing commissioning strategies on Academy Publishing\xe2\x80\x99s (AP\xe2\x80\x99s) existing and new print and digital products and content
Help grow AP\xe2\x80\x99s content offering by commissioning new content through topic/product ideation, engaging suitable authors/writers, content curation and acquisition, and content licensing. Putting up the necessary business case for such new content and product lines
Using data and market feedback, analyse a product\xe2\x80\x99s life cycle, including repurposing of content and the extension of a product\xe2\x80\x99s lifespan through upcycling
Lead the Content Creation Team. Be responsible for overall Team performance, assessing workload across the Team and allocating resources effectively, recruitment and training of new team members and their continued development
The Contract Creation Team\xe2\x80\x99s scope of work:
Ascertain and understand market needs at industry level and topic level through horizon scanning research, regular review and market engagement
Carry out strategic competitor analysis
Gather feedback and assess viability of new and existing products and content
Identify appropriate topics for Series titles
Use a wide array of data analysis tools to ensure topic selection is data-driven
Identify and engage with potential authors, contributors and content providers
In consultation with the Content Development Team, drive high-quality submissions through careful selection of topic, authors, review of manuscript, and working with authors to ensure the manuscript is of suitable standard
Manage publishing pipeline against submission targets
Assist in negotiating and managing Author contracts
Build and leverage relationships with internal and external editorial stakeholders (eg, authors, SAL BUs, AP sub-divisions)
Partner with Content Development Team and the Journals Advisory Committee so that the journals\xe2\x80\x99 strategy is congruent with the Committee\xe2\x80\x99s journal development plans
Support the Content Development Team with overseeing the management of peer reviewers/referees for the journals
Work the Sales & Marketing Team in the marketing and promotion of content offerings by providing content, input and feedback on marketing collateral, product launches and ongoing marketing efforts of products, as needed.
When applicable, participate in the development of new technology or enhancement of current technology aimed at providing a new medium for or improving the delivery of content
Skills and Qualifications
A self-starter with drive, initiative and a big-picture perspective
Creative mindset and the ability to bring energy and ideas
Bachelor of Laws Degree
Familiarity with the legal industry and community
Professional experience in legal and digital publishing or legal research is preferable
Direct experience of managing legal publications both in print and digital is desirable
Aptitude for digesting and distilling large amounts of information
Strong data analysis and reporting skills \xe2\x80\x93 ability to directly query data is desirable
Excellent communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 both written and verbal
Demonstrated experience in people management
Collaborative and good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders
Diplomacy in giving authors (ones who have subject-matter expertise) constructive criticism
Attention to detail to check authors\xe2\x80\x99 work on a high level
Ability to clearly brief what is needed from authors
Having an understanding of SEO and social media is an advantage
Interested candidates are invited to apply here. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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