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Locum Publisher

Springer Nature
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
1650 Arch Street (Show on map)
Aug 07, 2024
Job Title: Publisher (Locum) Location: New York or Philadelphia - Hybrid Working Model About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup Summary of Role: We are seeking a maternity cover for a Publisher. As the maternity cover for this role, you would play a vital role in providing continuity and maintaining a high level of performance for a defined list of 20 high quality peer-reviewed academic journals in the health and behavioral sciences journals program. This role will report to the Editorial Director, Behavioral and Health Sciences Journals. As the primary publishing contact for these journals, you would work alongside leading academics, policymakers and thought leaders in the behavioral and health sciences, meaning that excellent communication skills, curiosity, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will be vital. Working with colleagues throughout the business, you will also gain valuable exposure and experience to many aspects of the publishing industry. This role is a temporary position lasting for a 6-month period. Responsibilities include: Maintain and develop excellent relationships with external partners, who serve as Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, or Society representatives for the journals included in the program. Monitor current status of all projects in the program via reporting system, liaising with key stakeholders as needed. Resolve queries and maintain communication with Editors and other stakeholders through email, phone, virtual meetings and occasional travel as needed. Cooperates and communicates with production, peer review management, research integrity, marketing and other internal teams concerning individual projects as well as general questions of mutual interest. Prioritize journals for development or inclusion in company initiatives, according to company strategy. Support the management of journals by handling contract renewals, if necessary. Be familiar with COPE guidelines, and able to advise on ethical queries, with necessary supervision and in line with company policies. Maintains teamwork and communication with US and European editorial counterparts about specific immediate questions as well as long term strategy questions. Works with various branches in coordination of the program. Ensure correct filing of documents, thorough note-taking, and organized correspondence to ensure smooth transition after maternity coverage concludes. Performs related duties as required. Experience, Skills and Qualifications: Essential: College degree (in a related subject area a plus) Demonstrated knowledge of the publishing industry and workflow of scholarly-content Excellent communication and organization skills Highly client-/customer-focused Takes ownership to drive and complete tasks Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to change Strong attention to detail Desirable: Demonstrated interest, education, or experience in related field in the behavioral and health sciences Experience managing a journal portfolio Minimum 2 - 3 years of journal publishing experience US Annualized Base Salary Range: $66,000 - $80,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country. Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster Internal applicants: We encourage that you speak to your manager once the interview process has started. At the point of offer acceptance, it is required that you inform your manager. If for any reason you're unable to do so, please contact HR who can provide guidance as required. At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We 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. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here.https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers. #LI-EG1