Job Description:

Nature Research is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community.

Role: Editorial Director, Community Journals

Locations: London, Berlin or New York

Permanent role

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th September 2021

The Editorial Director Community Journals role will have responsibility for the editorial performance and development of the Scientific Reports and Scientific Data journal titles, maximising their visibility and reach. These journals are part of Nature Portfolio, within the research publishing division at Springer Nature.

Scientific Reports, the world’s largest journal, is a prominent, multidisciplinary title that provides an inclusive destination for tens of thousands of authors annually. This role will oversee the further development of this vital title. Scientific Data is a ground-breaking title in the data publishing space, a new frontier in scientific publishing. In overseeing this journal, there is huge potential to develop it and maximise its potential.

The Editorial Director will confidently lead and nurture a dedicated and talented team of editorial experts, ensuring sound editorial practices, setting goals and KPIs, monitoring performance against targets, and implementing new policies, workflows, processes and systems.

Core accountabilities for the role include to:

• Provide leadership and guidance to the editorial teams, including line management and support for Chief Editors, who manage wider direct reports.


• Drive forward the vision for attracting, retaining and creating quality scientific content, ensuring that editorial teams are visible within their communities, developing strategies for targeting new areas and externally championing the journals.


• Establish a data-driven culture, where all relevant information is used by the editorial team to develop their content.


• Understand and champion the needs of authors and reviewers, ensuring that excellent author service is provided, in particular with respect to manuscript handling times.


• Provide subject-based and policy guidance to the editorial teams, and oversee the investigation and resolution of research integrity issues.


• Manage the recruitment of editorial positions and ensure that staff are adequately supported during any period of staff shortage or training.


• Ensure the implementation of new policies, workflows, systems and processes, and support the development of strong transfer pathways.

Role requirements

Experience:

• Significant experience in a manuscript-handling editorial role within the science landscape


• Proven experience in a senior editorial and management role


• Experience in open access publishing


• Solid knowledge of editorial processes, with previous commitments to transparent and inclusive publishing

Skills/knowledge:

• Seasoned leadership and team-building qualities


• Excellent management and communication skills


• Thorough understanding of the scientific process as it pertains to STM publishing


• Thorough understanding of the needs of authors and referees as key customers


• Strong analytical skills


• Enthusiasm and passion for excellence in science and scientific communications


• Credibility and respect built through working with editorial teams


• Ability to lead others to embrace and drive change

Qualifications:

• Science-based higher degree and research experience

When applying for this role in Success Factors, please submit your cover letter and CV, highlighting your motivations behind applying for this exciting opportunity.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster:
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Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.

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