Assistant Editor

Job Title: Assistant Editor

Location:Pune

About Springer Nature: 

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. 

Purpose of the Role  

Discover was launched under the Springer imprint in 2020. Discover series is now a distinct imprint (to sit alongside Springer, BMC, Nature Portfolio, and Palgrave), as we believe that Discover’s growth will be significantly greater with a unique identity. The AEs are responsible for processing Manuscript from submission through to Acceptance and Support EBMs throughout all steps of the process, creating excellent working relations ships with them. The team also ensures smooth communication between the various parties involved in the publication process; (Authors, Reviewers, EBM, Guest editors, Readers, etc. for the assigned manuscript) 
 

Responsibilities  

• Responsible for overseeing the overall pipeline of the Journal and processing manuscripts from the point the initial submission is marked 'Ready for Editorial' through to final decision, demonstrating strongorganizational skills,time management,workflow management, andattention to detail.
• Perform enhanced Quality Checks on manuscripts to ensure they meet requirements for editor assignment and peer review, utilizinganalytical skills,logical reasoning,quality assurance, andcritical thinking.
• Invite potential EBMs to handle manuscripts or assign manuscripts to an appropriate handling editor, leveragingdecision-making skills,stakeholder management, andeditorial judgment.
• Identify and invite suitable reviewers for peer review activities through effectiveresearch skills,network building,communication skills, andproblem-solving abilities.
• Support Editors throughout all stages of the editorial process, creating excellent working relationships throughrelationship management,collaboration,customer service orientation, andinterpersonal skills.
• Collaborate and build rapport with Journal Editorial staff to drive continuous improvement, updates, and new initiatives by applyingteamwork,cross-functional collaboration,change management, andprocess improvement skills.
• Handle email correspondence with Authors, Reviewers, Editors, Guest Editors, and Readers, demonstratingwritten communication,professional communication,stakeholder engagement, andconflict resolution skills.
• Assess decision recommendations from Handling Editors and communicate final decisions to authors usinganalytical thinking,decision-making skills,editorial awareness, andprofessional judgment.
• Monitor manuscript progress through OTR and provide support to facilitate timely final decisions, showcasingperformance monitoring,problem-solving,time management, andprocess coordination skills.
• Mentor and support new team members by applyingleadership,coaching,people development,knowledge sharing, andteam-building skills.
• Support Technical Checks at initial and revision submission stages through strongtechnical proficiency,quality control,attention to detail, andcompliance management skills.
• Provide inputs to improve processes, reduce turnaround times (TAT), and manage the manuscript pipeline efficiently by utilizingcontinuous improvement,analytical skills,process optimization,data-driven decision making, andperformance management skills.
• Provide training and support during the sign-off process for new team members, demonstratingtraining delivery,leadership,coaching,performance evaluation, andknowledge transfer skills.

Key Relationships

• Managing Editors 
• EBMs/ Guest Editors 
• Senior Editors 
• Team Manager 
• Authors 
• Team Members 
• Senior Leadership 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• 2+ Years  

Skills

• Should have an overall work experience of 2years, with a minimum of 1 year in SNTPS 
• Excellent communication, leadership and analytical skills 
• Proficient computer skills — MS Word, Excel, and Google Suite 
• Good knowledge of performance metrics 
• Organizational and time-management skills 
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability 
• Decision-making skills 

Qualifications       

• Master’s degree or equivalent in - HSS/Life science/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science 

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

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