JoVE is the world’s leading producer and provider of video solutions for science research and education, serving millions of researchers, educators, and students worldwide. As part of our continued evolution, we are exploring new publishing and licensing models that support open science, meet institutional needs, and enable sustainable growth.
About the Project
We are seeking an experienced Read & Publish (R&P) consultant to advise JoVE as we evaluate the potential of transformative agreements for our video-first publishing platform. This role is best suited for someone with hands-on, real-world experience working within Read & Publish models.
Objectives
- Providing insight into how Read & Publish agreements are typically structured with Library consortiums and Individual institutions.
- Sharing perspectives on common pricing approaches, discounting considerations, and negotiation dynamics
- Advising on typical sales and agreement processes
- Offering guidance on go-to-market considerations for introducing a Read & Publish model at JoVE
- Highlighting potential product and operational implications
- Supporting the identification of an appropriate initial target segment (e.g., large consortiums, national agreements, or individual institutions) for piloting a Read & Publish approach
Requirements
- 3+ years of direct experience working with Read & Publish or other transformative agreement models
- End-to-end R&P sales and negotiation processes
- Institutional procurement and licensing dynamics
- Demonstrated success managing end to end successful Read & Publish sales and negotiation process for publishers selling to institutional libraries.
- Experience with procurement and licensing dynamics.
- Ability to translate industry practices and learnings into clear, actionable recommendations for an innovative and evolving publishing platform