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
Company Overview
- Be Part of Progress - together we bring greater understanding to the world Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, DEU, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://group.springernature.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Springer Nature has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.