Associate Publisher
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. They are looking for an Associate Publisher to manage and strategically develop a portfolio of high-quality journals in pure and applied mathematics, while collaborating closely with editors, authors, and the research community.
Responsibilities
- Portfolio management: Manage and strategically develop a portfolio of 10–12 journals in pure and applied mathematics
- Content acquisition: Acquire high-quality content in close collaboration with external journal editors
- Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, editors, scientific societies, and the broader research community
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure the smooth running and growth of your journals
- Performance monitoring: Track KPIs and contribute to achieving annual targets (submissions, publications, turnaround times)
- Representation: Represent your portfolio at conferences, meetings, and events (in-person and virtual)
Skills
- Academic degree in mathematics, computer science, or the physical sciences (ideally mathematics)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Strong digital literacy and confidence using online tools and platforms
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally
- Previous editorial or publishing experience is an advantage but not essential
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short and long term disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401k retirement savings plan
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