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About the Role

The Collections Management and Acquisition Team supports the growth of commissioned content across the SN Journal portfolio. The Managing Editor will organize and manage collections, oversee project management of live collections, and work with operational teams to provide enhanced oversight for commissioned articles. This role is crucial for scaling our open access portfolio while maintaining quality and author service.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple live collections simultaneously, establishing priorities, coordinating activities across stakeholders, and driving projects to completion within agreed timelines.
Support Commissioning Editors, Guest Editors, and Authors throughout the collection lifecycle by providing clear, timely, and effective communication, building trusted relationships, and ensuring a positive author and editor experience.
Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to support collection promotion activities, align on priorities, and ensure key stakeholder needs are effectively balanced and addressed.
Act as the primary point of contact for Guest Editors and operational teams, fostering strong partnerships, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the collection process.
Monitor, analyze, and report on collection performance using data and key metrics to provide actionable insights, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
Track content flow and delivery against collection submission windows, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and taking appropriate action to ensure objectives are achieved.
Provide enhanced oversight of commissioned content, maintaining high standards of quality and service, managing escalations effectively, and ensuring confidence in the overall collection process.
Oversee manuscript screening activities and ensure commissioned submissions progress through appropriate peer review and editorial processes in accordance with publishing policies, ethics standards, and quality requirements.
Monitor editorial turnaround times and workflow performance, using data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and support operational excellence across collections.
Partner with the Editorial Support Advisor team to develop, maintain, and continuously improve workflow documentation, ensuring consistent processes, knowledge sharing, and scalable operational practices across portfolios.
Serve as a key liaison for Production and other cross-functional teams, building trust with stakeholders, resolving complex queries, and ensuring content progresses efficiently through publishing workflows and systems.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in scholarly, academic, or journal publishing, with strong knowledge of editorial workflows, publishing systems, and the submit-to-accept process.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Strong understanding of publishing ethics, research integrity, peer review processes, and quality standards within a publishing environment.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with editors, authors, reviewers, operational teams, and other cross-functional partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, assess risks, and use insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence through effective workflow management, process optimization, and the implementation of scalable, consistent practices.
Ability to balance service, quality, and efficiency while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced publishing environment.

Skills

Project management
Communication
Relationship-building
Stakeholder management
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Workflow management
Process optimization
Open Access publishing models (desirable)

Location

New York
Jersey City
Philadelphia

Work Type

Hybrid Working Model
Full-time

Experience Level

Managing Editor

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$66,300 - $70,000

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
Employee Social Networks

About the Company

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world, publishing the largest number of journals and books and pioneering open research.
We provide technology-enabled products, platforms, and services to researchers, health professionals, and educators.
Our mission is to be part of progress, working together with communities to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world.
We recognize that great talent develops through many different paths and encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills supported by relevant experience.
Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential for both short-term effectiveness and long-term growth.

Equal Opportunity

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the EEOC Know Your Rights poster.
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas.
We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish.
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