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The Wiley Unlocking Human Potential offers the next generation of diverse talent an opportunity to launch a career in writing, research, publishing, or data insights at Wiley. We’re seeking promising wordsmiths, future marketing gurus, the entrepreneurial-minded, and analytical thinkers who want to build professional experience while helping to expand the universe of ideas at a global leader in research and education. Scholarship recipients will receive $5,000 and an interview for a full-time role at Wiley, joining our talent pool and helping to enhance workforce diversity for our industry.

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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: By applying for this scholarship opportunity, you are voluntarily opting into consideration for a full-time Journals Publishing Assistant role at Wiley in Hoboken, NJ.  

Please see more information below about the eligibility requirements for the job opportunity. Wiley is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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Journals Publishing Assistant - Job Description:

The Journals Publishing Assistant provides a broad range of editorial and administrative support to Journal Publishing Managers (JPMs), all of which is targeted to contribute to the overall financial, operational, and general achievement of the journals assigned to the JPA. The JPA is also involved in assisting with achievement of the divisional objectives within the group to which they are assigned. The JPA is an integral member of the Psychology and Human Behavior team that is responsible for the smooth operation and management of their assigned portfolio, and may be asked to cover and/or contribute to other journals at any time.
 
Position Responsibilities:
 
- Key activities including compilation of publisher, editorial board, and impact factor reports, assisting with annual pricing activities, conducting internet and other research, communicating information internally to colleagues and externally to clients, overseeing the processing of invoices and payments, drafting financial accounts and contracts, hand-over forms, and assisting with travel and meeting arrangements in support of journals title management.
- As required, act as a liaison point between external journal editors and other Wiley staff to address routine inquiries, independently where possible, referring others to appropriate colleagues to begin building relationships with external contacts and to support and learn internal processes.
- Regular checking all areas of assigned journal websites, and updating editorial areas of assigned journal websites, and applying strategies to assigned journals for new website improvements and page builds.
- Regularly prepare drafts of accounts, contracts, hand-over forms, editorial board and publisher reports, and general external communications using templates/form letters and information provided by the JPM. As required, assist in data retrieval for custom reporting by using both internal reporting systems and external sources.
- As directed by JPMs, regularly use web and other information sources to identify competitive/market information to assist in development strategy of the portfolio or the pre-qualification/bidding process of acquisitions prospects.
- Support JPMs during incoming and outgoing title transitions.
- Organize internal and external meetings, attend and take notes as required, and organize catering as needed to help support the JPMs with internal and external relationship management.
- On a monthly basis, ensure invoices are processed and payments are made to meet contract terms.
- As required, update central systems including internal customized journals publishing databases to ensure accuracy of information and effective communication.
- Provide support at conferences as/if required, to include setting up and manning a Wiley exhibit, speaking with existing and potential customers, authors, editors, and society executives, and taking orders for books and journals to help promote the Wiley image and to help maintain strong internal and external relationships.
 
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Qualifications/Skills:
 
- Must be computer literate and proficient in word processing (i.e. MS Word), spreadsheets (i.e. MS Excel), and using the Internet for research, with an eagerness to learn additional computer programs.
- Knowledge of presentation applications (i.e. PowerPoint) essential.
- Must be well organized and detail oriented with demonstrated effective time-management and follow-up skills.
- Requires demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills at all levels of business.
- Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to independently solve problems.
- Must be capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously amid tight deadlines.
- Prior work experience with project-related financials is a strong plus.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university
- For College Seniors (May 2022)
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Writing, English, Literature, or related major
- Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must be able to work minimum of 40 hour week
- Geographic mobility

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For your information, this is how Wiley's talent team selects candidates to interview. Please take this into consideration as you build your resume:

Academic record: challenging coursework, strong GPA, consistently good performance in major courses
Experience: previous professional intern experience, preferably at a known tech or fintech talent competitor; interesting/challenging projects
Extracurricular: academic research; honors associations; leadership positions in student societies; civic-mindedness
Diversity (across the board): candidate has unusual or interesting experience that might bring a fresh perspective to their work here
Demonstrated interest: candidate has expressed interest in technology or finance generally or Two Sigma specifically

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A Message From Lattelle Reaves, DEI Program Manager

"At Wiley, we are committed to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to all we do. We strive to make our organization a place where all our colleagues feel an intrinsic sense of belonging. As a 25-year veteran at Wiley, I believe in the company’s mission to deliver online learning to unlock human potential. I also believe in the people. Our values drive us to be courageous teammates and life-long learners to affect change. It’s an amazing culture for early-career starters."