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Position: Associate Publisher
Location(s): New York, Jersey City, or Philadelphia - Hybrid Working Model
The Springer Medicine & Life Science journals portfolio consists of proprietary, society-partnered and society-owned Transformative and OA Journal titles. Publishers within the group work closely with Editors-in-Chief, editorial offices and society partners to ensure their portfolios are meeting the needs of our authors and readers, as well as developing their titles in-line with Springer Nature objectives. The Associate Publisher will report to the Executive Publisher.
Purpose of the Role
The Associate Publisher is the primary publishing contact for their journals and takes responsibility for growing and developing a portfolio of Transformative/OA Journals. This involves conducting and overseeing the prioritization of journals for development and the setting and implementation of journal plans. Communication is a key part of this role, developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with our stakeholders (Editors, authors, reviewers, and societies).
The role requires close liaison with other departments and also involves effective project management to achieve specific goals. The aims are to optimize the publishing service, utilize commercial opportunities and to increase market share of publications and citations. The Associate Publisher cascades business and team-wide objectives into journal development actions and provides experience and information to help shape the strategy of the portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Relationship with external partners
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Society contacts, Editorial Board members and other stakeholders;
Acting as their key point of contact for publishing matters, resolving queries and corresponding with Editors by email, phone and in person in a timely fashion (use own judgement if queries have to be escalated);
Gain clear agreement and commitment from external partners by persuading, convincing and negotiating;
Engage society partners and Editors to secure buy-in to development opportunities for journals and translate them into actions to maintain a competitive advantage;
Organizing and hosting Editorial Board meetings as well as regular calls to discuss journal performance;
Making presentations and undertaking public speaking with skill and confidence projecting credibility.
Relationship with team members and SN stakeholders
Build excellent relationships and team working within the immediate team and other departments. Relate well to people at all levels building wide and effective networks of contacts.
Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members. Consult others and share information and expertise with them.
Organization of work
Build knowledge of the fields the portfolio operates within and the relevant scientific communities (e.g. to identify important journals/features/hot topics etc.) and use knowledge to actively identify journal development opportunities
Take responsibility for actions and work under own direction (using own judgement if specific decisions have to be shared or escalated)
Prioritize journals for development or maintenance in line with company strategy
Ensuring that authors and reviewers who contact a journal receive appropriate support from the Publisher (communications are responded to within a timely fashion and upscale when required)
Maintain and develop portfolio by:
Producing and implement journal development plans for the journals in the portfolio;
Working alongside Editors and Editorial Board members to plan and drive commissioning of content including pro-actively suggesting topics where necessary to increase submissions and article output
Maximizing journal visibility through appropriate promotion (e.g. blogs, press releases, social media etc.)
Monitor peer review performance to optimize manuscript flow. Work with the Editorial Office as well as internal and external Editors to resolve any delays.
Ensure correct filing of documents and correct data entry into relevant systems and databases to enable monitoring of renewal dates, payments, and that all journal information (e.g. on website and marketing material) is kept up to date
Handling of ethical queries in line with COPE Guidelines
Represent journals at scientific conferences when required
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree level, preferably with a scientific background
Basic experience of managing academic journals from a publisher, society or academic perspective
Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with external contacts
Positive and proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership to drive and complete tasks
Strong organizational skills, including proven ability to consistently meet deadlines
Highly customer focused
Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to adapt quickly to change
Able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
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Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• An array of Employee Social Networks
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

Annualized Base Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.
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