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Locum Managing Editor

3 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Springer Nature Full time

Date:
Nov 23, 2023

Location:
London, GB

Company:
Springer Nature Group

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 175 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.


Job Title:
Locum Managing Editor


Location:
London - Hybrid working model


Application Deadline: 7th December

About the Brand
The Springer Nature Journals Group aims to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world.

We do this by providing a trusted environment where researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories.


The Collections Management and Acquisition Team is a division within the Publishing Performance & Intelligence group providing expertise and dedicated resources to support the growth of commissioned content across the SN Journal portfolio.


About the Role

As a Managing Editor, you will work in collaboration with various teams, including commissioning editors, publishers, external editors, and operational partners.

Your primary responsibility is to organise and oversee Collections within a Fully Open Access portfolio.
You will manage multiple Collections simultaneously and serve as the primary contact for these Collections. Your close cooperation with our operational teams ensures high-quality articles and excellent support for authors.
Increasing the number of commissioned articles is crucial for our mission to expand our Fully Open Access portfolios.

Your role is instrumental in achieving this on a larger scale, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and author satisfaction.

This role is located in our London office on a hybrid working model.


If you are enthusiastic about joining us and believe your previous experiences and skills align with this role, we encourage you to apply.

We're dedicated to supporting your success, and we offer comprehensive training to help you thrive in your role. We look forward to hearing from you

Role Responsibilities:

  • Effective project management of a portfolio of Collections and their submissions
  • Build and maintain relationships with Commissioning Editors, Guest Editors, In-House Editors and Authors as their main point of contact
  • Monitor Collection performance through data analysis
  • Collaborate with the Editorial Support Advisor team to improve response times and enhance the author's experience
  • Ensure a positive experience for Guest Editors to uphold our reputation as a valued publishing partner

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks at different stages
  • Experience in a collaborative team environment
  • A commitment to delivering highquality service to customers and stakeholders
  • A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to learn new systems and technical processes

To apply:
please submit your CV and cover letter.

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