Publisher

 Job Title: Publisher 

Organisation: Springer Nature

Location: London or Paris (Hybrid Working)

Application Deadline: Sunday 15th May 2025 

About Springer Nature 
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 recruiting for a Publisher to join Springer Nature!  

As a Publisher you will be responsible for the growth, development and publishing management of a portfolio of proprietary and society journals with the aim of becoming the market leader within selected disciplines and geographies. You will work along side an international team of publishers and the Executive Editor to develop a varied list of journals including hybrid, Open Access and society titles. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Strategic management of a portfolio, including prioritization of key titles, preparing and implementing journal development/improvement plans, as well as establishing and monitoring annual performance targets 

• Drive the content growth--specifically within China--while delivering a best-in-class author experience and efficient workflows 

• Engaging with Editors in Chief and Editorial Board members to develop collaborative, long-term relationships that yields successful journal performance 

• Negotiating society contracts and renewals that aim toward market share, and result in content quality and growth 

• Monitoring financial performance and identifying opportunities to increase profitability 

• Developing strong working relationships with colleagues in Applied Sciences and across global departments  

• Actively participating in the research communities to conduct market research and predict future trends.  Requires traveling several times per year (domestic and international) to conferences and universities for in-person conversations with researchers. 

• Expanding the network of advisors and contributors for the purpose of identifying opportunities for new products and services. 

• Contributing to the wider Springer Nature Journals group by taking part in cross-departmental projects and initiatives, with respect to publication ethics, data transparency, Open Access practices and policies, Sustainable Development Goals, Diversity and Inclusion, and other industry developments 

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:  

Essential 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent 

• Previous experience within academic publishing 

• Excellent English language skills including verbal and written communication 

• Attention to detail  

• Excellent networking and acquisition skills  

• Presentation skills 

• Organisation and prioritisation skills 

• Problem solving skills  

• Proactive and ability to use initiative with queries and opportunities 

• Customer service skills  

• Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders  

• Commercial/entrepreneurial acumen 

Desirable 

• Knowledge and journal development experience in applied sciences: engineering and or computer science.