Commissioning Editor, Collections Management and Acquisitions

1291 Springer Nature America, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office policy

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Springer Nature America, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Editor for CMA, based in New York or Jersey City (Hybrid).

The role focuses on attracting high-quality content for Topical Collections in Springer Nature Open Access journals, using data-driven topic selection and collaboration with Editorial Board Members. You will engage Guest Editors and authors, coordinate editorial workflows, and work with data scientists to ensure evidence-based topic identification, contributing to Open Access

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably STEM, with interest in science and publishing.
• Understanding of research publishing landscape and Open Access.
• Experience managing a journal or portfolio is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning strategies for key journals and drive portfolio growth.
• Define best practices across the Collections lifecycle and publishing workflows.
• Identify topics using market intelligence and data-driven analysis.
• Collaborate with Editorial Boards, Guest Editors, authors, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage the Collections pipeline against publication targets and deadlines.

Skills

Business Insights

Editorial Skills

Decision Quality

Project Management

Publishing Workflows & Systems

Market Intelligence

Global Perspective

Consulting Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Title and Location

Commissioning Editor, CMA

Location: New York or Jersey City (Hybrid Working Model)

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 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 follow @SpringerNature

About the Role

The Springer Nature Journals Group aims to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories. The Collections Management and Acquisition Team is a division within the Publishing Performance & Intelligence group providing expertise and dedicated resources to support the growth of commissioned content across the SN Journal portfolio. The Commissioning Editor is responsible for attracting high-quality content into key Springer Nature Open Access journals via the creation of Topical Collections. Increasing commissioned content is an essential part of our strategy to grow our Open Access portfolio and as such appropriate topic identification is critical. The Commissioning Editor will work with our Editorial Board Members and with our data scientists and analysts to ensure topic selection benefits from being data-driven. Similarly, identification of an appropriate Guest Editor is key to a Collection’s success; the Commissioning Editor will reach out to high-level active researchers and encourage them to engage in Topical Collections in Springer Nature journals either as an editor or an author. This is a rare opportunity to join and help shape a new and growing team at a pivotal time. This is a full-time role offered in either the New York or Jersey City office. The location strategy supports the team structure and aligns with business needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning strategies for key journals, applying Business Insights, Editorial Skills, and Decision Quality to drive portfolio growth.
• Define and implement best practices across the Collections lifecycle, leveraging Project Management and Publishing Workflows & Systems expertise.
• Identify and prioritize Collection topics using Market Intelligence, data-driven analysis, and a Global Perspective.
• Monitor topic-level market trends and share, translating insights into strategic commissioning opportunities through strong Business Insights.
• Conduct competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and support informed Decision Quality.
• Build and leverage relationships across internal and external editorial communities, demonstrating Consulting Skills, the ability to Balance Stakeholders, and Communicate Effectively.
• Utilize data analysis tools and editorial expertise to ensure topic selection is evidence-based and aligned with journal objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex topic modeling and content acquisition challenges.
• Manage the Collections pipeline against ambitious publication targets using strong Project Management skills.
• Partner with editorial teams to align Collections strategies with journal development plans while effectively Balancing Stakeholders and maintaining journal ownership.
• Identify and engage Guest Editors and authors through effective communication, relationship-building, and Consulting Skills.
• Coordinate the training of Guest Editors, ensuring understanding of editorial standards and Publishing Workflows & Systems.
• Work with Marketing teams to enhance Collection promotion and community engagement, leveraging Market Intelligence and a Global Perspective.
• Support Managing Editors in overseeing peer review activities, applying Editorial Skills, effective stakeholder management, and knowledge of Publishing Workflows & Systems.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a STEM discipline with a keen interest in Science 3-4 years’ experience in the publishing industry or science research.
• Familiarity with the Research Process and the Scientific community.
• An excellent understanding of the research publishing landscape and how journals and journal publishers serve the research community, particularly Open Access journals.
• Direct experience of managing a journal or journal portfolio is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills – ability to directly query data is desirable.
• Practical awareness of the importance and key aspects of research ethics.
• Excellent presentational skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
• A creative mindset and the ability to bring energy, ideas and new approaches.
• A strategic and commercial mindset, with experience in developing and implementing plans.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change, juggle a varied workload under pressure and work quickly and efficiently on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Benefits

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance
• Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• Family-friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

US Annualized Base Salary Range: $68,000 - $80,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level, and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster. At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress - and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish.

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Additional Company Information

We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside.

In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts.

Whether you are at the beginning of your career or is an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies.

We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services.

Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.