Associate Publisher

10 Hours ago • 2 Years + • $64,350 PA - $70,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Publisher will support the growth, strategic development, and editorial management of a portfolio of journals in Applied Sciences, while participating in company and industry initiatives. Responsibilities include developing journals for a best-in-class author experience, driving growth, managing KPIs, overseeing journal development plans, and addressing research integrity issues. This role involves building relationships with editors, societies, and the wider research community. The publisher will attend external meetings and represent the team in projects. The publisher needs to understand the trends and changes in the communities served to ensure that Springer Nature can respond appropriately and develop and maintain relationships with a network of researchers. The publisher also need to take part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups.
Must have:
  • 2+ years experience in academic publishing
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong strategy development and data analysis skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(k) with company match and contribution
  • Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
  • Multiple Life insurance options
  • Disability coverage
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
  • An array of Employee Social Networks

Job Details

Job Title: Associate Publisher, Springer Journals

Location: New York (Hybrid Working) 

Deadline: May 23rd,  2025


About Springer Nature Group 
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 180 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.

Visit http://group.springernature.com/ and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated publishing professional to join our global team working on research journals in Applied Sciences. 
 

The Associate Publisher is responsible for supporting the growth, strategic development, and editorial management of a portfolio of proprietary and society journals in Applied Sciences while participating in a variety of company- and industry-wide initiatives. The Associate Publisher, under the direction of Senior Publisher, contributes to the development of processes that enhance performance of high-volume titles with the aim of becoming market leader within selected disciplines and geographies.

This role is based in our New York office on a hybrid working model.  
 

Role Responsibilities: 

  • Develop journals to deliver a best-in-class author experience and foster maximum engagement from the Societies, Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) on whom we rely. 

  • Drive the growth and development of a group of journals as part of a strategically defined overall portfolio within the Journals group. 

  • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in production, IT and other departments to ensure that any problems encountered with your journal, and particularly by authors, editors and peer reviewers, can be swiftly and effectively resolved. 

  • Understand and manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times. 

  • Ensure that all KPIs are regularly monitored, reported and met, and that action is taken as needed. 

  • Manage annual Journal Development/Improvement Plans and oversee their implementation and successful conclusion. 

  • Take responsibility for timely resolution of research integrity/publication misconduct issues that arise in any of your journals (both pre-publication and post-publication), working with the Springer Nature Research Integrity Group (SNRIG) and Editors-in-Chief or their equivalents as appropriate. 

  • Attend external meetings (in-person or virtual) to build close working relationships with external EiCs, EBMs, society partners, and the wider research community 

  • Understand the trends and changes in the communities you serve to ensure that Springer Nature can respond appropriately. 

  • Develop and maintain relationships with a network of researchers. 

  • Take part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups. 

  • Represent the team in projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and other Editorial colleagues. 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications: 

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study 

  • 2+ years of experience in academic publishing 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail 

  • Strong strategy development and data analysis skills 

  • Positive and proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership to drive and complete tasks 

  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team 

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills 

  • Ability to work on your own initiative and independently within a (virtual) team environment 

  • Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers 

  • Strong time management and organizational skills; including proven ability to take ownership to drive and complete tasks, to consistently meet deadlines, and to adapt quickly to change 

  • Demonstrate diplomacy and assertiveness 

  • Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries 

  • Ability to travel when required 

To apply, you should include:

  • a resume

  • a cover letter explaining your interest in the post and your preferred office of employment.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision

  • 401(k) with company match and contribution

  • Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

  • Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

  • Multiple Life insurance options

  • Disability coverage

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

  • An array of Employee Social Networks 

Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2025

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Publisher $64,350 - $70,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com/

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Job Posting End Date:

24-05-2025

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