Assistant Editor

Springer Nature; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable publishing company is looking for an Assistant Editor who will oversee manuscript submissions and ensure high-quality peer review processes. The role requires at least two years of experience in manuscript handling and a Master's degree in relevant fields like Life Science or Humanities. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential. This position is based in Pune, India and involves significant interaction with authors and editors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of prior experience in manuscript handling.
• Experience in handling interdisciplinary manuscripts is required.
• Strong organization, decision-making, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough editorial checks on submitted manuscripts.
• Oversee and manage the journal's manuscript pipeline.
• Invite Editors and assign manuscripts to the appropriate handling editor.
• Provide ongoing support to editors throughout the peer review process.
• Handle email communications between all stakeholders.
• Ensure reviews submitted are complete and comprehensive.
• Provide mentorship to new team members.
• Contribute ideas to improve editorial workflows.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to multitask

Customer-focused

Detail-oriented

Education

Master's in Life Science

Master's in Humanities

Master's in Social Science

Master's in Environment

Master's in Computer Science

Master's in Physical Science

Master's in Engineering

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Job Title: Assistant Editor

Location: Pune

Application Deadline: 10-Feb-26

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

Purpose of the Role

Assistant Editors play an important role in the manuscript's submission to Decisions process, overseeing tasks such as conducting suitability checks, finding and assigning EBMs, Peer Reviewers, and managing communication with editors, reviewers, and authors. AEs are also responsible for cultivating professional relationships with peer reviewers and editors to ensure effective communication and engagement. They play a key role in facilitating decision‑making, resolving author queries, and ensuring manuscripts progress smoothly through the publishing pipeline. They monitor the overall health of the journal by reviewing its performance, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions. In essence, they act as catalysts in the peer review process, ensuring high‑quality manuscripts are delivered to EBMs and that peer review is conducted efficiently and within set timelines.

Responsibilities

1. Quality Checks and Suitability Assessment
   • Perform thorough editorial checks on submitted manuscripts to ensure they meet our journal's guidelines and standards, determining suitability for peer review and editor assignment
   • Ensure that the submitted manuscript aligns with the scope and focus of the journal to which it has been submitted
   • Review manuscripts to verify they are not sourced from paper mills, and take appropriate action if any are identified
   • Ensure that duplicate manuscripts do not pass through the review process
   • Identify and follow the correct process for handling appealed manuscripts by coordinating with internal editors or Editorial board members (EBMs)
   • Ensure that all ethical standards, including human, animal, and plant ethics, research integrity, and plagiarism checks, are thoroughly complied with the journal policies
2. Manuscript Pipeline Management
   • Oversee and manage the journal's manuscript pipeline from submission to the final decision, ensuring smooth and timely processing of all submissions
   • Ensure that all stages of manuscript processing adhere to the standard turnaround time (TAT), and take appropriate action for any delays
   • Actively monitor the progress of manuscripts throughout the review process, offering support where needed to ensure timely completion and final decisions
3. Editor Assignment
   • Invite Editors or assign manuscripts to the appropriate handling editor based on subject expertise and workload
   • Ensure that EBMs are engaged and taking action within the established timelines, and take appropriate measures if there are any delays
4. Editor Support and Collaboration
   • Provide ongoing support to editors throughout the peer review process, creating strong working relationships to facilitate smooth operations
   • Collaborate closely with editorial staff to improve processes and implement new initiatives for continuous enhancement of the review process
5. Finding reviewers and peer review support
   • AEs are responsible find suitable reviewers on manuscripts whenever required
   • Track the progress of peer reviews, ensuring that feedback is collected on time and any necessary follow‑ups are handled promptly
6. Email Correspondence Management
   • Handle email communications between authors, reviewers, editors, guest editors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth interactions and keep all parties informed at each stage of the publication process
7. Final Decision Assessment
   • Ensure reviews submitted are complete and comprehensive and aligned with journal guidelines
   • Ensure the decisions made by editor align to the journal policies and that decisions are based on all reviews submitted
   • Collaborate with editors to ensure that reviewer comments are addressed appropriately and that revisions are made according to feedback
   • Review and assess the decision recommendations made by handling editors and communicate the final decision (acceptance, revision, rejection) to authors in a timely and professional manner
8. Mentorship and Team Support
   • Provide mentorship to new team members, guiding them through the editorial processes and supporting their growth within the team
   • Participate actively in team initiatives/pilots and provide valuable feedback
9. Process Improvement
   • Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve editorial workflows, reduce turnaround time (TAT), and enhance the management of manuscripts at various stages of the editorial process.

Key Relationships

• Authors, EBMs, and Peer Reviewers
• Journal Editorial staff
• External and internal partners

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• A minimum of two years of prior experience in manuscript handling—particularly within the Transfers team—is required.
• Should have experience in handling interdisciplinary manuscripts
• Qualifications: Master's in Life Science, Humanities, Social Science, Environment, Computer Science, Physical science & Engineering
• Should possess organizational, decision making & time‑management skills

Skills

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to multitask
• Customer‑focused with an eye for detail
• SNAPP process knowledge is desirable

Qualifications

• Master's in Life Science, Humanities, Social Science, Environment, Computer Science, Physical science & Engineering

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile

SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Collaboration, SN-Action-Oriented, SN-Resourcefulness, SN-Process Optimization, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Writing Skills, SN-Editorial Skills, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Adaptability

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