Associate Publisher - Health Research Publications

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Waltham, MA, USA

Posted on May 1, 2026

LOCATION: Hybrid – 8 days a month in the office (see locations on the posting)

OVERVIEW

As an Associate Publisher, you will play a crucial role in supporting the life cycle of health-related publications; specifically, our megajournal Medicine and its companion titles, and our 3rd party author and editorial service offerings. You will assist with getting these high-impact products to market by performing foundational tasks (including peer-review support) that ensure integrity and quality. Your work supports our mission to provide top-tier health information to professionals and consumers, making a meaningful impact on public health outcomes.


RESPONSIBLITIES

• Assist the Medicine Publisher with recruiting and onboarding new editors as needed

• Support the Peer-Review process of Medicine including identifying and addressing articles requiring attention

• Aid in the coordination and execution of editorial tasks

• Manage certificates, letters and annual recognition emails for reviewers and editors as requested

• Become proficient in the administrative tool for the electronic journals platform (eJP) and be responsible for basic site maintenance and for making necessary changes on journal sites

• Assist in the preparation and formatting of health-related content for various publishing platforms.

• Support the acquisition of initial requirements and background information for new publications and digital products.
• Support 3rd party author and editorial services program by communicating services to the Publishing team, handling journal sign-ups to the service and act a first point of contact for the vendor.

• Maintain organized records of document versions and revisions.
• Conduct basic market research to support the development of new health publications.
• Help prepare digital content for upload to online platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely publication schedules.
• Assist in the creation of marketing materials to promote new publications.
• Monitor and report on customer feedback to improve content quality.
• Provide general administrative support to the publishing team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: BA or BS; or equivalent experience.

Experience: 1+ year experience in an Academic Publishing or Editorial role.

What we’re looking for:

• Basic Content Management: Knowledge of article submission systems and of content preparation and formatting.
• Knowledge of academic publishing and the peer-review process
• Organizational Skills: Capability to maintain extensive records and files.
• Market Research: Basic knowledge of conducting and documenting research.
• Digital Publishing Tools: Familiarity with content management systems and basic digital tools.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Administrative Skills: General capability in supporting administrative tasks.
• Customer Feedback Monitoring: Ability to track and report feedback for content improvement.

TRAVEL: <5%

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Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$40,500.00 - $69,150.00 USD

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information:

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.