Editorial Assistant

Job Title: Editorial Assistant, Nature Medicine

Location: New York (Hybrid Working)

Application Deadline: July 18th, 2025

About Springer Nature Group

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About the Brand

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About the Role

The Editorial Support Team sits within the Peer Review Management team, which supports the Springer Nature Journals group by connecting the editorial and publishing needs of the journals portfolios to the people, systems and processes that will support them. The Editorial Support Team’s primary function is to provide best-in-class editorial support to authors, editors and peer reviewers from the point of submission through to acceptance

This full-time permanent position is offered in the New York office on a hybrid working pattern; please note that fully remote work is not offered.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support authors, reviewers and editors with the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance

• Ensure journal requirements are met by performing quality checks and obtaining required forms.

• Maintain accurate person records and manuscript history by following agreed workflows

• Manage the flow of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the manuscript tracking system (MTS); perform quality checks on manuscripts and ensure all required legal paperwork is collected and stored.

• Provide support for Authors, Reviewers and Editors; troubleshoot and assist with system issues and escalate to the relevant teams as required.

• Maintain correct information within the databases; update and merge person records within the MTS and ensure manuscript information is correct.

• Assist with editorial reports and other ad hoc tasks associated with the editorial workflow.

• Provide team cover during periods of absence.

experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level desirable but not a requirement

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal

• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service ethos

• Ability to follow instructions and adhere carefully to established procedures

• Ability to work to a specified list of priorities with speed and accuracy

• Ability to organize and juggle a varied workload under pressure and to work quickly and efficiently without constant supervision

• Capacity to make thoughtful decisions and use initiative

• Attention to detail

• Punctuality and reliability

• A positive attitude in the workplace and a willingness to co-operate with colleagues

• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferred.

• Microsoft Office and Google suites; database management

To apply, you should include:

• a CV

• a cover letter explaining your interest in the post and your preferred office of employment

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