Assistant Editor

Springer Nature

2 - 5 years

0 - 3 Lacs

Pune

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Skills Required

Editorial MA English Literature economic

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Hybrid

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

About the Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and otherprofessionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technologysolutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trustedsource of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as ourresponsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and usedby our communities enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit thegenerations that follow.Purpose of the RoleAssistant Editors play an important role in the manuscript ‘submission to accepts’ process,overseeing tasks such as conducting suitability checks, finding and assigning EBMs, and managingcommunication with editors, reviewers, and authors. They play a key role in facilitating decision-making, resolving author queries, and ensuring manuscripts progress smoothly through thepublishing pipeline. Furthermore, they monitor the overall health of the journal by reviewing itsperformance, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions. In essence, they act as catalysts inthe peer review process, ensuring high-quality manuscripts are delivered to EBMs and peer reviewis conducted efficiently and within set timelines.Responsibilities1. Quality Checks and Suitability Assessment:• Perform thorough editorial checks on submitted manuscripts to ensure they meet ourjournal’s guidelines and standards, determining suitability for peer review and editorassignment• Review manuscripts to verify they are not sourced from paper mills, and take appropriateaction if any are identified• Ensure that duplicate manuscripts do not pass through the review process• Identify and follow the correct process for handling appealed manuscripts by coordinatingwith internal editors or EBMs• Ensure that all ethical standards, including human, animal, and plant ethics, researchintegrity, and plagiarism checks, are thoroughly applied• Ensure that the submitted manuscript aligns with the scope and focus of the journal towhich it has been submitted2. Manuscript Pipeline Management: • Oversee and manage the journal's manuscript pipeline from the "Ready for Editorial" stage to the final decision, ensuring smooth and timely processing of all submissions • Ensure that all stages of manuscript processing adhere to the standard turnaround time (TAT), and take appropriate action for any delays 3. Editor Assignment: • Invite Editors or assign manuscripts to the appropriate handling editor based on subject expertise and workload • Ensure that EBMs are engaged and taking action within the established timelines, and take appropriate measures if there are any delays 3. Editor Support and Collaboration: • Provide ongoing support to editors throughout the peer review process, creating strong working relationships to facilitate smooth operations • Collaborate closely with editorial staff to improve processes and implement new initiatives for continuous enhancement of the review process 4. Email Correspondence Management: • Handle email communications between authors, reviewers, editors, guest editors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth interactions and keep all parties informed at each stage of the publication process. 4. Final Decision Assessment: • Review and assess the decision recommendations made by handling editors and communicate the final decision (acceptance, revision, rejection) to authors in a timely and professional manner • Question the EBM's decision if it does not align with the established guidelines and rules 5. Monitoring Review Progress: • Actively monitor the progress of manuscripts throughout the review process, offering support where needed to ensure timely completion and final decisions 6. Mentorship and Team Support: • Provide mentorship to new team members, guiding them through the editorial processes and supporting their growth within the team. 6. Process Improvement: • Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve editorial workflows, reduce turnaround time (TAT), and enhance the management of manuscripts at various stages of the editorial process.Key Relationships Authors, EBMs and Peer Reviewers Journal Editors/Editorial Quality Team Journal Editorial Office External Partners (Vendors)Experience, Skills & QualificationsExperience 2 years of experience with minimum 1 year in Scientific Publishing Good understanding of Publishing process and Peer review systemsSkills Good Communication Skills (written and verbal English) Email etiquettes Subject matter expertise (STEM)– Medicine/Life/Physical Science Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability Customer service and business communication experience Experience in Manuscript handling will be an added advantageQualifications Master’s degree or equivalent in – Medicine/Life sciences/Physics/Chemistry

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