Senior Publisher, Computer Science Journals

springernature; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature in New York or London is seeking a Senior Publisher to lead a portfolio of Computer Science journals, balancing hybrid and open access models.

Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you will use data and market insights to drive growth, work with Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Boards, and represent Springer Nature at conferences.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing and developing scholarly journals in academic publishing.
• Strong understanding of hybrid and open access models.
• Analytical skills and ability to translate data into actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Diplomacy and sound judgement in sensitive situations.
• Experience with publishing systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, growth, and positioning of a portfolio of Computer Science journals, aligning journal plans with portfolio and divisional objectives.
• Develop and implement journal development plans using performance data, market intelligence, and community feedback to strengthen quality, visibility, reputation, and competitive positioning.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities through emerging research areas, thematic collections, commissioning, Editorial Board development, and new journal or product initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, researchers, and other stakeholders, ensuring engagement with journal objectives.
• Plan and facilitate meetings with editors and Editorial Boards, ensuring agreed actions and priorities are delivered.
• Represent Springer Nature and the journal portfolio at conferences, institutional visits, and other external engagements.
• Monitor developments in the research community and publishing landscape, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including submissions, publications, transfers, peer-review performance, and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with publishing teams and other departments to resolve issues, improve workflows and increase efficiency improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication & stakeholder management

Prioritization & project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Publishing systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Job title: Senior Publisher

Locations: New York or London - hybrid working model

Closing date: October 13, 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 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.

At Springer Nature, we recognise that great talent develops through many different 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 role

Senior Publisher, Computer Science Journals

We are seeking a Senior Publisher to manage and strategically develop a portfolio of proprietary hybrid and fully open access Computer Science journals published under the Springer brand. Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you will be accountable for the strategic direction, performance, and long-term success of the portfolio. As the primary publishing contact, you will work closely with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, colleagues across Springer Nature, and the wider research community.

The successful candidate will be proactive, collaborative, commercially aware, and confident using data and market insights to identify opportunities and deliver sustainable journal growth.

This is a hybrid working position offered in our New York or London office. The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development, growth, and positioning of a portfolio of Computer Science journals, aligning journal plans with portfolio and divisional objectives.
• Develop and implement journal development plans using performance data, market intelligence, and community feedback to strengthen quality, visibility, reputation, and competitive positioning.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities through emerging research areas, thematic collections, commissioning, Editorial Board development, and new journal or product initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, researchers, and other stakeholders, ensuring engagement with journal objectives.
• Plan and facilitate meetings with editors and Editorial Boards, ensuring agreed actions and priorities are delivered.
• Represent Springer Nature and the journal portfolio at conferences, institutional visits, and other external engagements.
• Monitor developments in the research community and publishing landscape, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including submissions, publications, transfers, peer-review performance, and turnaround times.
• Collaborate with publishing teams and other departments to resolve issues, improve workflows and increase efficiency improvements.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing scholarly journals within the academic publishing industry.
• Strong understanding of scholarly publishing, including hybrid and fully open access models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and market insights into effective actions.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, deliver projects to completion, and adapt in a fast-changing environment.
• Sound judgement, diplomacy, and confidence in handling complex or sensitive situations.
• Strong organizational skills and confidence using publishing systems, reporting tools, and digital pl