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Job Summary
Job Title:Assistant Editor
Location:London Hybrid Working Model
Application Deadline:Wednesday 8thApril 2026
About Springer Nature
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About the Role
As an Assistant Editor inthis role you will be managing the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance as well as supporting the standardization of workflows improved efficiencies data collection and to support authors editors and reviewers.
This position is key toassistingthe editors with manuscripts and ensuring content is processed within suitabletimeframes.You will be able toprioritiseyourworkload and work to tight deadlines but will also ensure that tasks are performed with speed and accuracy.
Youwill play an importantpart inmanaging an efficient editorial process and standardising workflows. The nature of the role is administrative and career development in a role such as this might see you develop throughdifferent levelsof editorial administration and operational should be noted that this role does not include writing or editing content. Ifappointedyou will gain great insights into the scientific operational editorial and peer review processes.
RoleResponsibilities
Work with Editors to ensure Authors are supported to meet the publishing needs of the journals and authors can adhere to editorial policy and compliance
Responsible for managing journal pipelines by processing manuscripts from submission through to final decision
Support Editors throughout the process creating excellent working relationships
Act as a point of contact for authors throughout the manuscript journal building relationships and trust in our processes striving to improve author satisfaction
Collaborate and build rapport with Journal editorial staff for continuous improvement/updates and new initiatives in the process
Handle email correspondence between the various parties involved in the publication process; (Authors Reviewers Editors Guest editors Readers etc. for the assigned manuscript)
Mentor and support new team members
Provide inputs on improving the process to reduce TAT and manage pipeline at various stages of the editorial process
Experience Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Relationship building skills
Ability to work well within a team
Ability to meet daily deadlines.
Organisation and time management skills
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office OutlookExceland Google Suite
Ability to problem solve
Customer serviceskills
Desirable
Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
Bachelorsdegree or equivalent relevant experience.
Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:
SN-Action-Oriented SN-Adaptability SN-Collaboration SN-Decision Quality SN-Editorial Skills SN-Interpersonal Awareness SN-Manuscript Assessment SN-Process Optimization SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems SN-Resourcefulness SN-Writing Skills
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
