Assistant Editor_PRM

Springer Nature; Pune City; On-site; INR 4,00,000 - 6,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Pune is seeking an Assistant Editor to oversee the manuscript submission process. This role includes conducting editorial checks, managing the manuscript pipeline, and collaborating with editors. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in scientific publishing. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive company culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with a minimum of 1 year in Scientific Publishing.
• Good understanding of the Publishing process and Peer review systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough editorial checks on submitted manuscripts.
• Manage the journal's manuscript pipeline from Ready for Editorial to final decision.
• Invite and assign manuscripts to appropriate handling editors.
• Support editors throughout the peer review process.
• Handle email communications to facilitate smooth interactions.
• Review and assess decision recommendations made by handling editors.
• Monitor the progress of manuscripts during the review process.
• Provide mentorship to new team members.
• Contribute ideas to improve editorial workflows.

Skills

Good Communication Skills (written and verbal English)

Email etiquettes

Subject matter expertise (STEM)

Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability

Customer service and business communication experience

Experience in Manuscript handling

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Medicine/Life sciences/Physics/Chemistry/HSS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Editor

Location: Pune

Application Deadline: 10 Oct’25

About Springer Nature Group:

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Purpose of the Role

Assistant Editors play an important role in the manuscript submission to acceptance process, overseeing tasks such as conducting suitability checks, finding and assigning EBMs, and managing communication with editors, reviewers, and authors. They facilitate decision-making, resolve author queries, and ensure manuscripts progress smoothly through the publishing pipeline. They monitor journal health by reviewing performance, identifying challenges, and proposing solutions. They act as catalysts in the peer review process, ensuring high-quality manuscripts are delivered to EBMs and peer review is conducted efficiently and within set timelines.

Responsibilities

• 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. 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 EBMs. Ensure that all ethical standards, including human, animal, and plant ethics, research integrity, and plagiarism checks, are thoroughly applied. Ensure that the submitted manuscript aligns with the scope and focus of the journal to which it has been submitted.
• Manuscript Pipeline Management: Oversee and manage the journal's manuscript pipeline from the Ready for Editorial stage 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Final Decision Assessment: 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. Question the EBM's decision if it does not align with the established guidelines and rules.
• Monitoring Review Progress: Actively monitor the progress of manuscripts throughout the review process, offering support where needed to ensure timely completion and final decisions.
• Mentorship and Team Support: Provide mentorship to new team members, guiding them through the editorial processes and supporting their growth within the team.
• 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 Editors/Editorial Quality Team
• Journal Editorial Office
• External Partners (Vendors)

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• 2 years of experience with a minimum 1 year in Scientific Publishing
• Good understanding of the Publishing process and Peer review systems

Skills

• Good Communication Skills (written and verbal English)
• Email etiquettes
• Subject matter expertise (STEM) – Medicine/Life/Physical Science
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability
• Customer service and business communication experience
• Experience in Manuscript handling will be an added advantage

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in – Medicine/Life sciences/Physics/Chemistry/HSS
• A minimum of two years of prior experience in manuscript handling—particularly within the Transfers team—is highly desirable

Eligibility

In accordance with our internal career movement guidance, 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

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Job Posting End Date: 10-10-2025