Subeditor, Nature Magazine

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

Nature Magazine is seeking a Subeditor with an eagle eye to maintain high standards of accuracy and readability. The role involves subediting scientific material for both print and online within production deadlines, writing engaging headlines, fact-checking content, and correcting proofs. The successful candidate will be comfortable reading and writing about science, meticulous about grammar and facts, and capable of working autonomously and flexibly within a close-knit team in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include ensuring content is correctly displayed online and collaborating with authors and colleagues.
Must have:
  • Degree in a scientific discipline
  • Demonstrable ability to proofread text and artwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to prioritize tasks
  • Strong time management
  • Broad interest in and understanding of science
  • Adaptable and cope under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Tact in dealing with authors and colleagues
Good to have:
  • Experience subediting scientific, medical, or technical copy for non-specialists
  • Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(k) with company match and contribution
  • Hybrid office working policy
  • Summer Hours
  • 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
  • Variety of employee discounts
  • Employee Social Networks

Job Details

Job Title: Subeditor, Nature Magazine

Location(s): New York or London

Application Deadline: August 4, 2025

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 follow @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. Visit nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolio

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Subediting material accepted or written for publication by Nature within production deadlines and to the highest possible standard

  • Writing crisp and engaging headlines and standfirsts that don’t resort to cliché

  • Fact-checking content

  • Correcting proofs, artwork and pages during the production process, to ensure that the pages are finished to the appropriate standard for output

  • Ensuring that content, including multimedia, is correctly and appropriately displayed online

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

  • Degree in a scientific discipline

  • Demonstrable ability to proofread text and artwork.

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to work in a team

  • Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks

  • Strong time management

  • Broad interest in and an understanding of science.

  • Adaptable with the ability to cope under pressure

  • Experience of subediting scientific, medical, or technical copy for an audience of non-specialists preferred

  • Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

  • Tact in dealing with authors and colleagues

To apply: Please include a CV and Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role as well as your salary expectations and notice period.

Application Deadline: August 4, 2025

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 

US Annualized Base Salary Range: $62,400 - $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 accommodations.

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

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Job Posting End Date:

5-08-2025

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