Job Title Managing Editor
Job Type 6 months Contract
About the Springer Nature Group
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About the Role
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 in which 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.
The Managing Editor will work with commissioning editors, publishers, external editors and our operational partners to organize and manage collections on behalf of key parts of the SN Journals portfolio. They will be responsible for the project management of multiple live collections and will work closely with our operational teams to provide an enhanced level of oversight for commissioned articles.
Increasing commissioned content is an essential part of our strategy to grow our Springer Nature journal portfolios and this role ensures we can do this at scale while maintaining an excellent level of quality and author service.
Please Note- In accordance with our internal career movement guidance, 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role.
At Springer Nature, we re committed to creating a great working environment which includes the benefits you receive, opportunities for you to develop your skills and ways to get to know your colleagues. Some of these include
- Support networks that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy
- Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work life balance
- 24-hour access to our learning and development platform LEAP and LinkedIn Learning to help develop your skills
- A fantastic benefits package
Further information about life at Springer Nature, hybrid working and the range of benefits available in your preferred location will be shared during the interview process.
At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognise the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. https / / group.springernature.com / jp / group / taking-responsibility / diversity-equity-inclusion.
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Job Posting End Date
18-07-2025