Subeditor

Springer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international publisher is seeking a Subeditor to ensure high standards of accuracy and readability in scientific articles. Responsibilities include subediting, proofreading, and collaborating with a close-knit team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a degree in a scientific discipline, excellent literacy skills, and familiarity with Adobe InDesign. This position offers a dynamic work atmosphere where your contributions impact science communication.

Qualifications

• Strong time management skills.
• Demonstrable ability to proofread text and artwork.
• Broad interest in and an understanding of science.

Responsibilities

• Subediting material accepted or written for publication within production deadlines.
• Ensure text matches house style and is error-free.
• Write headlines and captions for articles as required.

Skills

Good literacy skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Nature, the international journal of science, is looking for an eagle-eyed Subeditor to help us maintain our high standards of accuracy and readability. The successful candidate will be comfortable reading and writing about science, a stickler for grammar and facts, and able to work autonomously and flexibly as part of a close-knit team to subedit articles for both print and online in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Subediting material accepted or written for publication by Nature within production deadlines and to the highest possible standard as directed by the Chief Subeditor or his/her delegates.
• Ensure text is in good English and conforms to house style.
• Ensure display items are correct and consistent with the text.
• Ensure that material is subbed within production deadlines.
• Correcting proofs, artwork and pages during the production process, to ensure that the pages are finished to the appropriate standard for output.
• Write headlines and captions for Nature material as required.
• Advise Nature editors on matters of house style and use of English.
• Ensuring that Nature material is correctly and appropriately displayed on Nature's website.
• To undertake and oversee additional projects with the team (for example, maintenance of the Style Guide).

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a scientific discipline
• Good literacy skills
• Demonstrable ability to proofread text and artwork.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, tact, diplomacy, discretion.
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of word‑processing – in particular Adobe InDesign – and other relevant IT skills.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks
• Strong time management
• Broad interest in and an understanding of science.
• Flexibility
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Tact in dealing with authors and colleagues

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. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology‑enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.