Publisher

Job Title: Publisher, Springer Journals

Location: New York (Hybrid Working) 

Deadline: May 19th, 2025

About Springer Nature Group 
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About the Role 
We are seeking a Publisher to join our Behavioral Sciences Journals Group. As the Publisher, you would oversee the maintenance and strategic growth for a defined list of approximately twenty high quality peer-reviewed academic journals covering mental health, occupational health, and school psychology. This role will report to the Executive Publisher, Behavioral and Health Sciences Journals.

As the primary publishing contact for these journals, you would work alongside leading academics, policymakers and thought leaders in the behavioral and health sciences, meaning that excellent communication skills, curiosity, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will be vital.  Working with colleagues throughout the business, you will also gain valuable exposure and experience to many aspects of the publishing industry.
 
Role Responsibilities:  

• Maintain and develop excellent relationships with external partners, who serve as Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, or Society representatives for the journals included in the program.

• Monitor current status of all projects in the program via reporting system, liaising with key stakeholders as needed.

• Prioritize journals for development or inclusion in company initiatives, according to company strategy.

• Support the management of journals by handling contract renewals or recruit new Editors-in-Chief, as necessary.

• Resolve queries and maintain communication with Editors and other stakeholders through email, phone, virtual meetings and occasional travel as needed

• Cooperate and communicate with production, peer review management, research integrity, marketing and other internal teams concerning individual projects as well as general questions of mutual interest.

• Be familiar with COPE guidelines, and able to advise on ethical queries, with necessary supervision and in line with company policies.

• Maintain teamwork and communication with US and European editorial counterparts about specific immediate questions as well as long term strategy questions.  Work with various branches in coordination of the program.

• Represent Springer at occasional local and international conferences as needed, meeting with key stakeholders and forging new connections

• Perform related duties as require

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:  

• College degree (in a related subject area a plus)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the publishing industry and workflow of scholarly content

• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Highly client/customer-focused

• Self-motivated to drive and complete tasks

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to adapt to change

• Strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated interest, education, or experience in related field in the behavioral and health sciences

• Experience managing a journal portfolio, with demonstrated growth and results

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 19th, 2025

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Publisher $66,000 - $80,000. 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 

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