4 Associate Editor Jobs

Job Title Senior/Associate Editor, Discover Journals ( Physics ) Location Pune/Nanjing, Hybrid Working Model Application Deadline Aug 22, 2025 About the 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 @SpringerNature. Senior/Associate Editor of Discover Journals Discover Journals aim to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories by publishing in peer-reviewed journals with an inclusive editorial threshold. We are seeking a Senior (or Associate) Editor on our Discover journals to manage the launch and development of a portfolio of new journals in Physics, focused on integrity of our publication process, speed of review, and excellent author service. Reporting to an Executive Publisher or Team Manager, you will be responsible for the management, strategic development and success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal editors, and the scientific community. You will contribute to the success of the Discover journals by owning the launch hand development of journals and content development of a defined portfolio, overseeing and supporting editorial handling of articles in various stages of the review process. This is an exciting, dynamic and varied role that will greatly contribute to the success of Discover as a whole. Responsibilities New Launches With support from the Executive Publisher and internal stakeholders, ensure new journals are launched on-schedule and meet required board member and content thresholds to open As needed, lead on the development of proposals for new launches in your subject area Content development Develop a journal development strategy for each journal in your portfolio, taking into account individual journal performance and development needs, as well as the overall strategy of the Discover Series Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature. Contribute ideas and support collections pipeline managed by the Content Acquisition team; Proactive reaching out to potential authors either directly or through the editorial boards to develop the journal Peer review quality Oversee the handling of the content published in the Discover Series journals, primarily by advising on content handled by editorial board members, but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required. Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed. Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritise author service while maintaining editorial standards Advise on editorial policy development as appropriate. Editorial Board management Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors. Ensure maximum engagement with the Editorial Board at all levels to maintain efficient manuscript handling, drive editorial board recruitment, and engage them with the strategy and development of your journals. Contribute to the recruitment and training of new editorial board members Contribute to editorial board engagement initiatives across the journals Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board Meetings, either in person or online. Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the Discover series and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles. Building awareness of Discover in the communities your journals serve Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities. Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community and raise the profile of the journal websites in the online environment. Attending conferences to promote journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields. Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and Discover values. Contribute to the Discover team Contribute to the culture of the Discover publishing team by supporting your colleagues, covering for them when needed and sharing expertise and experience. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in marketing, production, IT and other departments to ensure journal success, and work together with department contacts to resolve any problems that may arise Take part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups. Represent the team in projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and other Editorial colleagues. Experience, skills and qualifications Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), or MSc with research and publishing experience, in Physics or a closely related field such as Applied Mathematics or Aerospace Engineering, with demonstrated expertise in areas such as Particle physics, Mathematical Physics, Applied Mathematics or Space Science. A clear interest in open access publishing An interest in scientific research and current knowledge of a relevant field Knowledge of editorial process and related matters. Applications with more editorial knowledge and experience are desired and will be considered. Excellent communication and influencing skills Highly customer focused Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills Willing to travel occasionally and represent Discover at external events Able to respond to non-routine circumstances Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving Ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels Ability to work in a team Previous editorial experience a strong plus

Discover Journals aim to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories by publishing in peer-reviewed journals with an inclusive editorial threshold. We are seeking an Associate Editor on our Discover journals to manage the launch and development of a portfolio of new journals in Computer Science focused on integrity of our publication process, speed of review, and excellent author service. Reporting to an Executive Publisher or Team Manager, you will be responsible for the management, strategic development and success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal editors, and the scientific community. You will contribute to the success of the Discover journals by owning the launch and development of journals and content development of a defined portfolio, overseeing and supporting editorial handling of articles in various stages of the review process. This is an exciting, dynamic and varied role that will greatly contribute to the success of Discover as a whole. Responsibilities New Launches With support from the Executive Publisher and internal stakeholders, ensure new journals are launched on-schedule and meet required board member and content thresholds to open As needed, lead on the development of proposals for new launches in your subject area Content development Develop a journal development strategy for each journal in your portfolio, taking into account individual journal performance and development needs, as well as the overall strategy of the Discover Series Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature Contribute ideas and support the collections pipeline managed by Content Acquisition team Proactive reaching out to potential authors either directly or through the editorial boards to attract submissions and develop the journal Peer review quality Oversee the handling of the content published in the Discover Series journals, primarily by advising on content handled by editorial board members, but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required. Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed. Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritise author service while maintaining editorial standards Advise on editorial policy development as appropriate. Editorial Board management Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors. Ensure maximum engagement with the Editorial Board at all levels to maintain efficient manuscript handling, drive editorial board recruitment, and engage them with the strategy and development of your journals. Contribute to the recruitment and training of new editorial board members Contribute to editorial board engagement initiatives across the journals Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board Meetings, either in person or online. Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the Discover series, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles. Building awareness of Discover in the communities your journals serve Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities. Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community and raise the profile of the journal websites in the online environment. Attend conferences to promote the journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields. Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and Discover values. Contribute to the Discover team Contribute to the culture of the Discover publishing team by supporting your colleagues, covering for them when needed and sharing expertise and experience. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in marketing, production, IT and other departments to ensure journal success, and work together with department contacts to resolve any problems that may arise Take part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups. Represent the team in projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and other Editorial colleagues. Experience, skills and qualifications Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), or MS with research and publishing experience, in Computer Science or a closely related field with specialization in areas such as Cybersecurity or Networks A clear interest in open access publishing An interest in scientific research and current knowledge of a relevant field Knowledge of editorial process and related matters Excellent communication and influencing skills Highly customer focused Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills Willing to travel occasionally and represent Discover at external events Able to respond to non-routine circumstances Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving Ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels Ability to work in a team Previous editorial experience a strong plus

Discover Journals aim to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories by publishing in peer-reviewed journals with an inclusive editorial threshold. We are seeking an Associate Editor on our Discover journals to manage the launch and development of a portfolio of new journals in materials and chemistry, focused on integrity of our publication process, speed of review, and excellent author service. Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you will be responsible for the management, strategic development and success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal editors, and the scientific community. You will contribute to the success of the Discover journals by owning the launch and development of journals and content development of a defined portfolio, overseeing and supporting editorial handling of articles in various stages of the review process. This is an exciting, dynamic and varied role that will greatly contribute to the success of Discover as a whole. Responsibilities New Launches With support from the Executive Publisher and internal stakeholders, ensure new journals are launched on-schedule and meet required board member and content thresholds to open As needed, lead on the development of proposals for new launches in your subject area Content development Develop a journal development strategy for each journal in your portfolio, considering individual journal performance and development needs, as well as the overall strategy of the Discover Series Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature Contribute ideas and support the collections pipeline managed by Content Acquisition team Proactive reaching out to potential authors either directly or through the Editorial Boards to attract submissions and develop the journal. Peer review quality Oversee the handling of the content published in the Discover Series journals, primarily by advising on content handled by Editorial Board members, but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritize author service while maintaining editorial standards Advise on editorial policy development as appropriate Editorial Board management Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board members and authors Ensure maximum engagement with the Editorial Board at all levels to maintain efficient manuscript handling, drive Editorial Board recruitment, and engage them with the strategy and development of your journals Contribute to the recruitment and training of new Editorial Board members Contribute to Editorial Board engagement initiatives across the journals Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board meetings, either in person or online Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the Discover Series and have all the necessary training and information to perform their roles Building awareness of Discover in the communities your journals serve Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community and raise the profile of the journal websites in the online environment Attend conferences to promote the journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and Discover values Contribute to the Discover team Contribute to the culture of the Discover publishing team by supporting your colleagues, covering for them when needed and sharing expertise and experience. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in marketing, production, IT and other departments to ensure journal success, and work together with department contacts to resolve any problems that may arise Take part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups. Represent the team in projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and other Editorial colleagues. Experience, skills and qualifications Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), or Master s with research experience in materials science or chemistry A clear interest in open access publishing An interest in scientific research and current knowledge of a relevant field Knowledge of editorial process and related matters Excellent communication and influencing skills Highly customer focused Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills Willing to travel occasionally and represent Discover at external events Able to respond to non-routine circumstances Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving Ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels Ability to work in a team Previous editorial experience a strong plus

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation s K-8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. The Associate Editor, Curriculum Alignment is a member of the India Team who will work closely with the U.S. based Curriculum Alignment Team at Curriculum Associates. This role offers the opportunity to utilize an understanding of ELA and Math content to support the development of standards alignments at the intersection of digital and print instructional materials. Responsibilities include supporting the design and execution of crosswalk alignments between all products at Curriculum Associates (Print & Digital) and all current state standards, as well as ongoing maintenance of these alignments in perpetuity. Additional responsibilities may include alignment support for ongoing Sales requests such as educator-facing documents and state-specific RFPs to core print programs i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and Magnetic Literacy. The ideal candidate will have content knowledge in ELA and/or Mathematics and experience in creating and reviewing standards alignments. We are open to interviewing a variety of people for this position, so if you have more editorial experience or limited editorial experience (but teaching experience), please apply. What You ll Do Design and execute crosswalk alignments between all products at Curriculum Associates (Print & Digital) and all current state standards. Here s how you ll contribute: Use ELA and/or Mathematics content and standards knowledge to assist in the creation, review and/or updates made to all-product (both print and digital) alignments developed in house consistent with Curriculum Associates guidelines, ELA and Mathematics content accuracy, and unique expectations of state-specific standards, to ensure high-quality, accurate alignments are consistently delivered to educators. Develop an understanding of the alignment rules for each product and type of alignment; continually improve upon the alignment rules. Collaborate with Editor(s) in India, as well as with U.S. based Curriculum Alignment Team to understand the needs behind alignments and identify the best deliverable for each need, implement feedback, and develop collateral materials and alignments to fulfil the need. Track changes to state standards across the country and update product alignments to the new or revised state standards. Assist in coordination of timelines and deliverables as they pertain to weekly/monthly schedule, as well as working off a long-term alignment project roadmap. Apply knowledge of existing standards to ensure the quality and accuracy of potential alignment products. Collaborate closely with Editorial teams plus Engineering, as needed, to assist in the design and implementation of workflows that effectively integrate AI technologies, enhancing overall efficiency and performance. As you develop in this role, you may collaborate with key Implementation Team stakeholders, Product Management and Engineering teams, and Print Editorial teams, as needed, to understand instruction and assessment content across all state standards. What You ll Bring We are looking for an editor who has some experience with standards/alignments, has a sharp eye for detail, and is passionate about making a positive impact for students and educators. Key Skills & Expertise Basic content knowledge in K-8 ELA and/or Math; understanding of learning progressions and pre-requisite skills is a plus Familiarity with education-based standards; experience with Common Core State Standards is a plus Excellent communication and organizational skills Proven ability to maintain accuracy and consistency Must be a team player who works productively and cooperatively with a wide range of people Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel skills Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience & Education 1-3 years of experience in education or education publishing Bachelor s degree (education focused or experience in education a plus) Experience working with a Content Management System (CMS) and/or background in Digital Publishing a plus Hybrid work mode - 3 days a week | Flexible working hours