Publishing Tips from KGL Consulting: Hiring an Editor-in-Chief Set to Succeed

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An Editor-in-Chief search is demanding, and recruiting the right candidate is vital to upholding a society’s reputation and increasing journal impact. KGL Consulting manages the recruitment process on behalf of many societies each year, helping to set journal programs on a path to even greater success.

Here are a few crucial questions of an Editor-in-Chief search to consider:

  • Does your position description clearly describe the qualifications, responsibilities, and expectations necessary for success in today’s environment?

  • Have you organized a search committee ready to engage in identifying, encouraging, and evaluating outstanding and diverse candidates?

  • Does your communications plan include direct outreach to attract candidates?

  • Do you have an assessment tool that allows for fair and objective review of candidates’ experience and credentials?

  • Does your Editor-in-Chief contract go beyond the basics to include performance metrics while also covering unexpected circumstances?

Also important are planning for the transition from one editor to the next, training on the manuscript submission system, and managing editorial board terms and turnover.

If we can help you with all or part of a search, don’t hesitate to contact us. As experts in journal publishing, KGL consultants gain immediate credibility in speaking with scholars about Editor roles and understanding their questions and concerns—capabilities typical talent acquisition firms simply cannot match.

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About KGL Consulting

Since 2000, KGL Consulting has served as management consultant to scores of scholarly societies and organizations, with virtually all seeking our advice on multiple occasions. Thanks to the care, collaborative spirit, and creativity with which each project is handled, we consistently discover opportunities, drive innovation, develop solutions, and deliver success to our esteemed clients.