Senior Editor

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Springer Nature Full time
Job Title: Senior Editor, Media and Communication

Location: Hybrid Working Model

About Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature is dedicated to facilitating discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians, and other professionals. Our diverse range of imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technological solutions connect with millions globally. With a legacy spanning over 175 years, our brands have consistently provided reliable knowledge to these communities, and we are committed to ensuring that essential information is accessible, verifiable, and usable, thereby enhancing outcomes and fostering progress for future generations.

About the Brand

Palgrave Macmillan is renowned for its innovative academic publications in the Humanities and Social Sciences. We publish a variety of works, including monographs, journals, textbooks, professional references, and edited collections, covering a wide array of subjects such as Political Science, Economics, History, Literature, Linguistics, and Business.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Editor to oversee the Media and Communication portfolio.

Your primary responsibility will be to acquire and publish a distinguished range of research monographs, edited collections, handbooks, upper-level textbooks, and open access titles. You will play a crucial role in expanding the portfolio while managing editorial processes and implementing strategies to achieve departmental goals. This position will report to the Executive Editor for Film, Cultural, and Media Studies, with an expectation to commission a significant number of titles annually.

You should be driven by targets, energetic, and adaptable to a rapidly evolving environment. A creative self-starter with a profound understanding of academic publishing, you will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and expand a publishing program, delivering competitive and profitable products aligned with the company's strategy.
  • Conduct essential publishing acquisition activities, including:
    • Evaluating proposals and manuscripts for commercial viability and audience suitability.
    • Researching market trends to identify potential authors and new titles.
    • Maintaining relationships with existing authors and editorial board members.
    • Supporting authors in developing their projects, including open access initiatives.
    • Negotiating publishing contract terms.
    • Acting as a point of contact for authors throughout the publication process.
  • Ensure adherence to editorial policies and achievement of goals set by management.
  • Develop and maintain a robust network of authors and editors through engagement activities.
  • Promote and enhance the brand through virtual interactions and participation in academic conferences.
  • Collaborate with editorial services, marketing, production, and other departments on individual projects.
  • Support the training and mentoring of new and junior team members.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:
  • Degree level education or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field.
  • Experience in academic publishing.
  • Strong networking, negotiation, and acquisition skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Numerate, analytical, and proficient with IT systems, with attention to detail.
  • Able to prioritize tasks and work independently.
  • Resourceful and proactive in problem-solving.
  • Strong team-working and relationship-building skills.
  • Target-driven and motivated to meet objectives.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and commercially minded.
Desirable:
  • Experience in editorial acquisitions.


Springer Nature values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that empowers all colleagues to thrive.

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