Open Access Journal Portfolio Leader

BMC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature in New York is seeking an Associate Publisher to manage an open access journal portfolio and drive its strategic development. The role reports to an Executive Publisher and involves liaising with Editors, authors, and the scientific community in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and willingness to travel. It offers a hybrid working model and a US base salary between $66,300 and $75,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Experience in developing and maintaining productive relations with academic and industry researchers is desirable

Responsibilities

• Drive results through portfolio development and management.
• Grow and develop a group of open access journals with annual development plans.
• Manage annual targets for submission, publication and transfer volumes.
• Deliver best-in-class author experience and engage with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, and Societies.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, editors and readers.
• Gather and synthesise information to support data-driven decisions and strategic planning

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Springer Nature in New York is seeking an Associate Publisher to manage an open access journal portfolio and drive its strategic development. The role reports to an Executive Publisher and involves liaising with Editors, authors, and the scientific community in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and willingness to travel. It offers a hybrid working model and a US base salary between $66,300 and $75,000 with comprehensive benefits.