• Job Description

  Req#: 48302
  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 175 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.
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  Editor/Senior Editor, Geography and Sustainability Research
  Springer Nature
  Location: Dordrecht and New York
  Springer Nature is a global publisher specializing in cutting-edge academic books. We publish monographs, journals, textbooks, professional and reference works, in print and online. The list includes subjects ranging from sustainability, sustainable development, l andscape ecology and urban planning, integrated geography, urban geography, cultural/heritage geography, world regional geography, environmental and urban governance, and economic geography. It contains original works by many of the foremost scholars, writers and editors around the world.
  The Editor will acquire and publish content within part of the existing portfolio programme but with a focus on additional new sub-disciplines. They will drive growth and develop their own portfolio as part of the strategically defined overall portfolio of the Publishing Unit.
  Responsibilities
  • Identify authors and support them in developing and producing their projects
  • Solicit, read and evaluate book proposals offered by authors, as well as assess their suitability for the list
  • Meet goals set by editorial management such as contracts signed and manuscripts handed over to production
  • Maintain profitable relationships with book series editors, authors and advisors
  • Negotiate contract terms with authors
  • Remain a point of contact for authors/editors throughout the publication process
  • Research market trends on a national and international level
  • Manage the back-list, make decisions on publishing potential and new editions of successful titles
  • Conduct market and competitive research in assigned subject area
  • Business travel to conferences (domestic and international) as required
  • Work closely with the editorial support teams to ensure book projects are published to schedule
  Experience, skills and qualifications
  Essential
  • Excellent English language skills
  • Educated at least to degree level or equivalent
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be numerate and IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail
  • Be a diplomatic and assertive individual who is able to work with demanding stake-holders
  • Be able to organise and prioritise numerous tasks and be able to work on their own initiative
  • Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries
  • Have excellent team-working skills to deal with people within the company and externally at all levels
  • Excellent networking skills
  • Ability to work independently within a team environment
  • Previous experience in academic publishing
  The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, and is considered for either Dordrecht and New York offices.
  Employees will be expected to be based in the office 2-3 days per week.
  To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your salary expectations and notice period.
  Note for candidates in the Netherlands: As per our local policy, please be aware that this role will be open only for internal candidates within the first 2 weeks. Afterwards, external applications will be progressed“
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  US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
  In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are listed below. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level. Annualized Base Salary Range: Editor: $66,000 - $80,000 / Senior Editor: $91,000 - $100,000.
  At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.
  Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch so we can make any necessary arrangements.
  
  

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