Springer Nature · 1 day ago
Assistant Publisher
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expSpringer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world, recognized for its extensive publication of journals and books. The Assistant Publisher will support the Applied Sciences publishing team by managing day-to-day administration, building relationships with editorial stakeholders, and contributing to various projects to enhance journal management and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to achieving annual targets for journal submissions, publications, transfers, and target turnaround times
Assist in data retrieval for creating custom reports related to journal management and development goals
Handle non-strategic matters to maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, arrange payments, and maintain other journal records
Strive for maximum efficiency and productivity of editors, peer-reviewers and editorial board members, and help manage/streamline the peer-review process for assigned journals
Monitor peer-review tools to regularly provide updated pipeline for high-volume journals
Support the Executive Publisher, Senior Publishers, and Publishing Director for virtual meetings, in-person travel arrangements, and conference exhibits
Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations
Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, marketing, special sales, conferences, and other internal department deadlines
Support other team members with ad-hoc tasks and requests as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with at least 6 months of corporate environment experience
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint; database and other software to track projects across a portfolio of journals
Knowledge of project management principles and practices
Laser focused attention to detail; exhibiting strong organizational and analytical skills is essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to work in a hybrid-in office environment
Preferred
1-2 years' experience in either science publishing or journal publishing is preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Springer Nature
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