Publishing Assistant, Springer Journals

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. They are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their Business, Economics, and Statistics Journals Group as a Publishing Assistant, providing administrative and project management support for a portfolio of journals.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and contributing to meeting the annual targets for journal submission, publication, and transfer volumes, as well as turnaround times
• Serving as a vital information resource for Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, and society partners
• Handle general enquiries from within Springer and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors
• Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations, and provide administrative support for team meetings
• Request annual journal reports and monitor the schedule
• Reporting “key performance indicators,” such as article output, usage, citations, and media coverage
• Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under the direction of publishing editors, such as: assistance with editor recruitment and onboarding; compiling and reporting on journal metrics; researching complex ethics cases; managing and monitoring invoices and payment requests; and other projects as assigned
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines
• Contributing to social media initiatives and supporting a variety of marketing initiatives and activities
• Inputting and maintaining relevant data in systems, such as JFlow, CoreMedia Studio, etc
• Liaising with Publishing Assistants in other publishing divisions and units to share best practices and propose improvements to workflows, operations, and communications
• Contributing to the wider Springer Journals group by taking part in cross-departmental projects and initiatives, with respect to publication ethics, data transparency, Open Access policy, and other industry developments

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Resourceful and proactive in problem-solving and identifying opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels
• Professional, diplomatic, and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong presentation and networking abilities
• Previous experience in academic publishing
• Flexible and adaptable to working in a multicultural environment
• Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

• 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
• An array of Employee Social Networks

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