Scholarly Communications Manager – Open Science

American Psychological Association

Scholarly Communications Manager responsible for advancing APA Journals’ open science practices. Collaborates with various teams to build community engagement and support open science initiatives.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Journals editorial leadership and the APA Open Science and Methodology (OSM) Expert Panel to advance APA Journals’ open science initiatives
Participate in OSM meetings and translate priorities into actionable communication and outreach plans
Develop and execute strategic plans to promote APA Journals’ open science practices (e.g., transparency, reproducibility, open data/materials, and related policies), ensuring messaging is consistent across channels and stakeholder groups
Create and maintain librarian-, consortia-, and researcher-facing communications that articulate APA’s open science initiatives, participation pathways, and the value of APA as a standards-setting, nonprofit scholarly publisher
Develop practical resources (FAQs, toolkits, templates, and presentations) that help authors, librarians, and consortia understand and adopt APA open science practices and Open Access options
Support APA Read & Publish and other Open Access agreements by partnering with Sales/Business Development to inform outreach, strengthen relationships with libraries/consortia (e.g., regular reporting), and help ensure that agreements deliver mutual value for customers and APA
Collaborate with Author Marketing to plan and deliver institution- and community-based outreach that increases awareness of open science initiatives and encourages engagement from authors and editors
Collaborate with Library Marketing and Product Development to build sustained, librarian- and consortia-focused community engagement (webinars, listserv/communication plans, and campaigns) that promotes APA’s open science priorities and awareness of APA as a non-profit standards-setting scholarly publisher
Monitor and synthesize developments in Open Access and open science standards, funder policies, and competitor practices; share insights internally to inform messaging, positioning, and program priorities
Serve as an internal advocate for librarians, consortia, and research communities by capturing stakeholder feedback and ensuring it is reflected in communications, resources, and program development
Analyze market and customer data (including agreement performance indicators and engagement metrics) to inform outreach strategies, identify opportunities to improve adoption, and support data-informed internal decision-making
Develop and maintain annual communication and engagement plans for key library and consortia relationships, including segmented outreach calendars and coordinated touchpoints
Provide stakeholder support by developing clear guidance and user materials related to Open Access agreements and open science participation (including how-to resources and referral pathways for questions)
Track and report on key performance indicators (e.g., awareness/engagement, resource usage, agreement-related activity, and community feedback) and use findings to refine strategies and demonstrate impact
Support outcomes sharing and performance reporting for Open Access and Read & Publish agreements (e.g., article output, usage/engagement, and other success measures) in collaboration with internal partners
Other duties as Assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science, Psychology, Business Administration, or related disciplines
5 years of academic library, academic library consortia, or publishing marketing experience, preferably with a scholarly journal publisher
Working knowledge of the Open Science movement in research and Open Access journal publication environment required
Strategic understanding of the issues impacting scholarly publishing and scholarly communication, including changing business models for scholarly content, Open Access, and Open Science preferred
Excellent organizational skills required
Relationship management skills preferred
Demonstrated background in developing promotional campaigns and copywriting preferred
Proficient analytical and mathematical skills
Ability to effectively make presentations to internal/external groups
Understanding of the needs of various stakeholders including authors, librarians, university faculty, and the scholarly community at large.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling
401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Outpatient mental health benefit
Paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays
Family/Medical Leave
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
And more

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Hard Skills & Tools

Bachelor’s DegreePromotional Campaign DevelopmentCopywritingPresentation SkillsMarket AnalysisData AnalysisEngagement Metrics TrackingResource DevelopmentStakeholder Feedback CaptureCommunication Plan Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsRelationship Management