Hybrid Development Editor | Career Growth in Publishing

Springer Nature; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature in Madrid is seeking a Development Editor to join the Publishing Content Development team. You will oversee content development from initial author brief to publication, ensuring material meets quality standards and aligns with the publishing vision.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Publishing, Design and Delivery teams, preparing author briefs, and managing contracts and timelines to deliver on budget.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Formal ELT/TEFL qualification.
• ELT/EFL teaching experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills.
• Experience with a range of new media and digital projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare author briefs for specific projects, informed by market intelligence and target audiences.
• Identify potential authors and contributors with editorial judgment.
• Understand budget terms for external contributors and help create contracts.
• Provide constructive feedback to authors to align with the brief and formats.
• Communicate effectively with contributors and maintain a customer-focused approach.
• Flag content development issues and collaborate to deliver on time and budget.
• Understand budgeting processes and support decision-making.
• Attend audio/video shoots and selections to ensure alignment with briefs.
• Create specification briefs for artwork, design, and digital assets.
• Support the copy-editing process and ensure consistency across formats.
• Manage rights clearance in collaboration with relevant teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Deadline management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Publishing workflows

Editorial judgement

Education

Degree or equivalent

ELT/TEFL qualification

ELT/EFL teaching experience

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Springer Nature in Madrid is seeking a Development Editor to join the Publishing Content Development team. You will oversee content development from initial author brief to publication, ensuring material meets quality standards and aligns with the publishing vision.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Publishing, Design and Delivery teams, preparing author briefs, and managing contracts and timelines to deliver on budget.