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About the Role
The Publishing Assistant provides administrative and project management support for a portfolio of journals in Business, Economics, Social Sciences & Statistics. This role offers valuable exposure to many aspects of the publishing industry and supports Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, society representatives, authors, and peer reviewers.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to meeting annual targets for journal submission, publication, and transfer volumes, as well as turnaround times.
- Serve as a vital information resource for Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, and society partners.
- Handle general inquiries from within Springer and from external partners, especially external editors and authors.
- Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations.
- Provide administrative support for team meetings.
- Request annual journal reports and monitor schedules.
- Report on key performance indicators, such as article output, usage, citations, and media coverage.
- Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under the direction of publishing editors.
- Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate deadlines.
- Contribute to social media initiatives and support a variety of marketing initiatives and activities.
- Input and maintain relevant data in systems like JFlow and CoreMedia Studio.
- Liaise with Publishing Assistants in other divisions to share best practices and propose workflow improvements.
- Participate in cross-departmental projects and initiatives related to publication ethics, data transparency, Open Access policy, and other industry developments.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Looker.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Numerate and IT systems-literate with a sharp eye for detail.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems, queries, and opportunities.
- Excellent team-working skills to deal with people within the company and externally at all levels.
- Proactive attitude.
- Excellent English-language skills.
- Excellent networking and acquiring skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Diplomatic and assertive individual capable of working with demanding stakeholders.
- Previous experience within academic publishing preferred.
- Flexibility to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Commercial/entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ability to work in a hybrid model.
Skills
- Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Looker
- Communication skills
- Numerate
- IT systems-literate
- Attention to detail
- Organization skills
- Prioritization skills
- Initiative
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Proactiveness
- Networking
- Presentation skills
- Diplomacy
- Assertiveness
- Flexibility
- Commercial awareness
- Entrepreneurial spirit
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Hybrid working model
- Hybrid office working policy
Experience Level
- Previous experience within academic publishing preferred
Education Level
- Degree level or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $45,000 - $50,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary range
- Great employee benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401(k) with company match and contribution
- Summer Hours
- 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
- Variety of employee discounts
- Employee Social Networks
About the Company
- 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.
- Our leading brands have been trusted for more than 180 years.
- We provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers, health professionals, and educators.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.
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