What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Editor position at Nature Portfolio?
Job Title: Assistant Editor
Location: New York
Application Deadline: May 1st, 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.
About The Brand
Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.
Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.
Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.
About The Role
Assistant Editors play a critical role in ensuring a seamless and efficient peer review process through active pipeline management. Their skills and experience will ensure they are best placed to identify any potential challenges, and will be able to identify solutions, working alongside the journal Editors, to ensure peer review is conducted efficiently and to the highest quality and integrity.
They will work in collaboration with Editors to ensure the journal brands and reputations are upheld, through high level policy adherence throughout key stages of the workflow.
Role Responsibilities:
Please add a maximum of 10 SN skills required for the role. These should be identified from the relevant job profile in Workday.
SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Collaboration, SN-Action Oriented, SN-Resourcefulness, SN-Process Optimization, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Writing Skills, SN-Editorial Skills, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems and SN-Adaptability.
Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:
Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/
Job Posting End Date:
2-05-2026
Location: New York
Application Deadline: May 1st, 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.
About The Brand
Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.
Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.
Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.
About The Role
Assistant Editors play a critical role in ensuring a seamless and efficient peer review process through active pipeline management. Their skills and experience will ensure they are best placed to identify any potential challenges, and will be able to identify solutions, working alongside the journal Editors, to ensure peer review is conducted efficiently and to the highest quality and integrity.
They will work in collaboration with Editors to ensure the journal brands and reputations are upheld, through high level policy adherence throughout key stages of the workflow.
Role Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 1 year within Scientific Publishing (desirable)
- Good understanding of Publishing process and Peer review systems
- Excellent communication Skills (written and verbal English)
- Subject matter expertise (STEM)– Medicine/Life/Physical Science (desirable)
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability
- Customer service and business communication experience
- Experience in manuscript handling will be an added advantage
Please add a maximum of 10 SN skills required for the role. These should be identified from the relevant job profile in Workday.
SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Collaboration, SN-Action Oriented, SN-Resourcefulness, SN-Process Optimization, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Writing Skills, SN-Editorial Skills, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems and SN-Adaptability.
Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:
- 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
Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/
Job Posting End Date:
2-05-2026
Salary : $55,000