Subeditor, Nature Magazine

Nature, the international journal of science, is seeking an eagle-eyed Subeditor to maintain high standards of accuracy and readability. The role involves subediting articles for both print and online within production deadlines, ensuring good English, house style conformity, and correct display items. Responsibilities also include correcting proofs, artwork, and pages, writing headlines and captions, advising editors on style, and overseeing additional projects like style guide maintenance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with science, meticulous about grammar and facts, and able to work autonomously and flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have

• Subedit material for Nature within production deadlines.
• Ensure text is in good English and conforms to house style.
• Ensure display items are correct and consistent with text.
• Correct proofs, artwork, and pages during production.
• Write headlines and captions for Nature material.
• Advise Nature editors on house style and English usage.
• Ensure Nature material is correctly displayed on the website.
• Hold a degree in a scientific discipline.
• Possess good literacy skills.
• Demonstrate ability to proofread text and artwork.
• Exhibit excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Show attention to detail.
• Proficiency in word-processing, especially Adobe InDesign.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Possess strong time management skills.
• Broad interest in and understanding of science.
• Demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Show tact in dealing with authors and colleagues.

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

About the Brand

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

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About the Role

Nature, the international journal of science, is looking for an eagle-eyed Subeditor to help us maintain our high standards of accuracy and readability.

The successful candidate will be comfortable reading and writing about science, a stickler for grammar and facts, and able to work autonomously and flexibly as part of a close-knit team to subedit articles for both print and online in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Subediting material accepted or written for publication by Nature within production deadlines and to the highest possible standard as directed by the Chief Subeditor or his/her delegates.
• Ensure text is in good English and conforms to house style.
• Ensure display items are correct and consistent with the text.
• Ensure that material is subbed within production deadlines.
• Correcting proofs, artwork and pages during the production process, to ensure that the pages are finished to the appropriate standard for output
• Write headlines and captions for Nature material as required.
• Advise Nature editors on matters of house style and use of English.
• Ensuring that Nature material is correctly and appropriately displayed on Nature’s website.
• To undertake and oversee additional projects with the team (for example, maintenance of the Style Guide).

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree in a scientific discipline
• Good literacy skills
• Demonstrable ability to proofread text and artwork.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, tact, diplomacy, discretion.
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of word-processing — in particular Adobe InDesign — and other relevant IT skills.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks
• Strong time management
• Broad interest in and an understanding of science.
• Flexibility
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Tact in dealing with authors and colleagues

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role.

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations.

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/

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