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Senior/Journal Development Editor at Springer Nature

Posted in Writing/Editing 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: New York, New York





Job Description:


Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. 

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We are excited to offer an opening to join our vibrant and innovative Medicine and Life Sciences Journals publishing team at Springer Nature, working on our respected BMC and Springer neuroscience journals. In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world’s leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for scientific advancement to develop their publishing career and work alongside some of the best in this field.

 

As a Journal Development Editor or Senior Journal Development Editor you would be responsible for a defined list of open access and hybrid journals within medicine and life sciences, working as part of the team to grow the portfolio through strategic journal development and acquisitions. To develop the portfolio, you’ll enjoy being proactive, creative and data driven to devise and implement journal development plans. As the primary publishing contact for your journals, you’ll work alongside leading academics and policy makers, meaning excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships are key to ensure the smooth running and success of the journal portfolio. Working with colleagues across the business you’ll gain exposure to all aspects of the academic journal publishing industry. 

  

Responsibilities:


  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Society contacts, Editorial Board members and other stakeholders, acting as their key point of contact for publishing matters.

  • Resolving queries and corresponding with Editors by email, phone and in person, ensuring that communications are responded to within a timely fashion and escalated when required.

  • Build excellent relationships and team working within the immediate team and other departments.

  • Prioritize journals for development or maintenance in line with company strategy

  • Develop knowledge of the fields the portfolio operates within (e.g. to identify important journals/features/hot topics etc.) and use knowledge to actively identify journal development opportunities.

  • Manage set up activities for journals within your cluster within expected timeframes.

  • Work alongside Editors and Editorial Board members to increase journal visibility, submissions and reputation within the field.

  • Increase the portfolio’s share of citations compared to the competition, through article inflow, commissioning and appropriate marketing

  • Ensure appropriate representation in indexing services and work to ensure journals are performing at level for acceptance by selective services.

  • Ensure that journals receive appropriate promotion (e.g. blogs, press releases, social media etc) as per targets set.

  • Ensure that authors and reviewers who contact a journal receive appropriate support from the Publisher, ensuring that communications are responded to within a timely fashion (2 working days) and upscale when required.

  • Monitor data on peer review service to optimize manuscript flow. Pre-empt issues and work with the Editorial Office as well as internal and external Editors to resolve and delays.

  • Be familiar with COPE Guidelines to be able to advise on ethical queries, and ensure all journals comply with these.

  • Ensure correct filing of documents and correct data entry into relevant systems and databases to enable monitoring of renewal dates, correct honoraria payments, and that all journal information (e.g. on website and marketing material) is kept up to date.

 

Experience, skills and qualifications


  • Educated to degree level, with a scientific background

  • Knowledge of publishing process and related matters

  • Excellent communication and influence skills

  • Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail

  • Able to complete tasks, working to (often competing) deadlines

  • Analytical skills

  • A positive and proactive approach to problem-solving in daily tasks

  • Able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels

  • A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office, Outlook and internet browsers)

  • Work experience in an online environment

 

If you are an internal applicant please inform your line manager.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:


  • Medical, Dental and Vision

  • Life and AD&D

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit Accounts

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Summer Hours

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:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

 





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