Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation

Springer Nature Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Job summary

Springer Nature Ltd in New York, NY seeks an Associate/Senior Editor for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology. You will support editorial handling and drive content development across journals, building strong relationships with the Editorial Board and internal teams.

The role is hybrid and based in New York, offering opportunities to influence policy, content strategy, and editorial operations while collaborating with a diverse scientific community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and assess manuscripts for rigor and impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology.
• Collaborate with Journals Group to support publishing strategies and initiatives.
• Identify and develop reviews, collections, and supplements with the scientific community.
• Oversee editorial handling of manuscripts and ensure rigorous, novel content.
• Make editorial decisions and guide Editorial Board Members.
• Resolve publishing and integrity cases with ethical judgment.
• Work with internal teams to resolve editorial issues and maintain author satisfaction.
• Contribute to editorial policy development with evidence-based thinking.
• Maintain relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors.
• Lead discussions with Senior Board Members on strategy and policy.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of Editorial Board Members.
• Organize Editorial Board meetings and strategic discussions.
• Ensure adherence to journal policies and best practices.
• Partner with marketing to increase journal visibility and outreach.
• Develop website content, blogs, and social media to showcase values.
• Represent the journals at conferences and networking events.
• Contribute to a collaborative editorial culture during periods of change.

Skills

Editorial experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD or MD in rehabilitation, sports science, rheumatology or related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Associate/Senior Editor BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology

Location

New York, NY

Application Deadline

September 11, 2026

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are pioneers 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.

At Springer Nature, we recognise that talent is developed through a range of career paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long-term growth in mind.

About the Brand

BMC has more than 25 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral

About the Role

You will contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology, and by driving the content development of this journal. This is a dynamic and varied role that will give you the opportunity to see content across a broad range of topics and contribute to the success of BMC as a whole. Communication is a key part of this role, as you will need to build excellent and productive relationships with the external Editorial Board who manage the peer review process and with internal teams responsible for journal editorial office support.

This is a hybrid role based in New York. This location supports effective collaboration with the team and aligns with business needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMC Rheumatology, using data-driven planning that supports both journal-specific and broader BMC objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Journals Group to support subject-specific publishing strategies and initiatives.
• Identify, commission, and develop reviews, collections, and supplements while building strong partnerships with the scientific community through effective communication and relationship management.
• Oversee editorial handling of manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation and manuscript assessment skills to ensure scientifically rigorous, novel, and impactful content is published.
• Make sound editorial decisions and provide guidance to Editorial Board Members while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Investigate and resolve publishing and research integrity cases, demonstrating resilience while navigating complex ethical and procedural challenges.
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve editorial issues efficiently and maintain author satisfaction through collaboration and operational excellence.
• Contribute to editorial policy development by applying critical judgment and evidence-based thinking.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with Editorial Board Members, reviewers, and authors through strong interpersonal awareness and communication skills.
• Lead discussions with Senior Board Members regarding journal strategy, board recruitment, policy updates, and content development.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement of Editorial Board Members, ensuring operational consistency and excellence.
• Organize and lead Editorial Board meetings and strategic discussions, demonstrating strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ensure Editorial Board Members understand and adhere to journal policies, editorial standards, and best practices.
• Partner with marketing teams to increase journal visibility and community engagement through strategic content promotion and outreach.
• Develop website content, blogs, and social media initiatives that enhance journal visibility and showcase BMC values.
• Represent the journals at conferences and networking events, effectively communicating journal objectives and building relationships within the scientific community.
• Contribute to a supportive and high-performing editorial culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and demonstrating resilience during periods of change or high workload.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Educated to PhD or MD level (or equivalent) in rehabilitation, sports science, rheumatology, or a related discipline.
• Previous substantial editorial experience in scientific publishing is required for consideration at the Senior Editor level.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate scientific content and assess manuscripts for scientific rigor, novelty, relevance, and impact.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to make balanced, objective, and evidence-based editorial decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness.
• Strong collaborative mindset with experience working effectively across teams and functions.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills, with a focus on operational excellence.
• Demonstrated resilience, with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term strategic goals.

In return, we offer a competitive salary range and great employee benefits.