Managing Editor, Journal Collections & Acquisitions

springernature; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature is hiring a Managing Editor for Collections Management and Acquisitions, based in New York, Jersey City, or Philadelphia. The role leads multiple live collections, coordinating with commissioning editors, publishers, and authors to drive timely delivery and maintain high quality across SN Journals.

The candidate will oversee manuscript screening, peer review alignment with policies, and collaborate with Marketing and Editorial Support teams to optimize workflows and author

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live collections simultaneously, establishing priorities, coordinating activities across stakeholders, and driving projects through to successful completion within agreed timelines
• Support Commissioning Editors, Guest Editors, and Authors throughout the collection lifecycle by providing clear, timely, and effective communication, building trusted relationships, and ensuring a positive author and editor experience
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to support collection promotion activities, align on priorities, and ensure key stakeholder needs are effectively balanced and addressed
• Act as the primary point of contact for Guest Editors and operational teams, fostering strong partnerships, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the collection process
• Monitor, analyze, and report on collection performance using data and key metrics to provide actionable insights, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making
• Track content flow and delivery against collection submission windows, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and taking appropriate action to ensure objectives are achieved
• Provide enhanced oversight of commissioned content, maintaining high standards of quality and service, managing escalations effectively, and ensuring confidence in the overall collection process
• Oversee manuscript screening activities and ensure commissioned submissions progress through appropriate peer review and editorial processes in accordance with publishing policies, ethics standards, and quality requirements
• Monitor editorial turnaround times and workflow performance, using data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and support operational excellence across collections
• Partner with the Editorial Support Advisor team to develop, maintain, and continuously improve workflow documentation, ensuring consistent processes, knowledge sharing, and scalable operational practices across portfolios
• Serve as a key liaison for Production and other cross-functional teams, building trust with stakeholders, resolving complex queries, and ensuring content progresses efficiently through publishing workflows and systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Springer Nature is hiring a Managing Editor for Collections Management and Acquisitions, based in New York, Jersey City, or Philadelphia. The role leads multiple live collections, coordinating with commissioning editors, publishers, and authors to drive timely delivery and maintain high quality across SN Journals.

The candidate will oversee manuscript screening, peer review alignment with policies, and collaborate with Marketing and Editorial Support teams to optimize workflows and author