Job Description

Job Title: Editorial Assistant, Books Editorial Project Management, Medicine & Life Sciences

Location:  New York (Hybrid Working Model)

Application Deadline: August 24, 2025

About 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 follow @SpringerNature

About the Role

This role is part of the Books Editorial Project Management (BEPM) team that provides operational project management support to manage our titles and books portfolio through the publication process. We’re looking to recruit an energetic and highly organized graduate as an Editorial Assistant to support our Research Publishing editorial teams in Medicine & Life Sciences (MLS).

The Editorial Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Editorial Acquisitions team by ensuring that our authors and editors receive high-quality service, that our books are published to the highest standards, and that we drive our authors' satisfaction and reputation as a market and thought leader while operating highly efficient workflows.

Along with providing core support to the Editorial teams, the role involves building excellent working relationships with internal teams such as production, and day-to-day administration. 

Responsibilities

• Managing editorial processes, including the peer review process for new proposals.

• Preparing final typescripts for handover to production.

• Database and systems management.

• A wide range of administrative tasks, including payment processing.

• Liaising with authors as well as with colleagues in production and editorial.

• Liaising with academics during the peer review process.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Previous office experience, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Experience working in academic publishing or an entry-level editorial role is highly desirable

• Project management experience is a plus, as this role demands a high level of organizational and time-management skills

• Strong team collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders at all levels

• A diplomatic and assertive communicator, capable of managing relationships with demanding stakeholders professionally

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently, demonstrating initiative and reliability

• Resourceful and proactive in resolving issues and responding to queries

• Demonstrated business awareness within the publishing industry and a capacity for quick learning

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Comfortable with numbers and IT systems, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

Application Deadline: August 24, 2025

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k) with company match and contribution

• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

• Multiple Life insurance options

• Disability coverage

• Tuition Assistance

• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

• An array of Employee Social Networks 

US Annualized Base Salary: $40,453. 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 poster.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture, and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here:

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Job Posting End Date:

25-08-2025

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