Associate Publisher

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. They are looking for an Associate Publisher to manage and strategically develop a portfolio of high-quality journals in pure and applied mathematics, while collaborating closely with editors, authors, and the research community.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio management: Manage and strategically develop a portfolio of 10–12 journals in pure and applied mathematics
• Content acquisition: Acquire high-quality content in close collaboration with external journal editors
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, editors, scientific societies, and the broader research community
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure the smooth running and growth of your journals
• Performance monitoring: Track KPIs and contribute to achieving annual targets (submissions, publications, turnaround times)
• Representation: Represent your portfolio at conferences, meetings, and events (in-person and virtual)

Skills

• Academic degree in mathematics, computer science, or the physical sciences (ideally mathematics)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using online tools and platforms
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• Previous editorial or publishing experience is an advantage but not essential

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k retirement savings plan

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