Publishing Assistant, Springer Journals

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. They are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their Business, Economics, and Statistics Journals Group as a Publishing Assistant, providing administrative and project management support for a portfolio of journals. Responsibilities Understanding and contributing to meeting the annual targets for journal submission, publication, and transfer volumes, as well as turnaround times Serving as a vital information resource for Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, and society partners Handle general enquiries from within Springer and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations, and provide administrative support for team meetings Request annual journal reports and monitor the schedule Reporting “key performance indicators,” such as article output, usage, citations, and media coverage Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under the direction of publishing editors, such as: assistance with editor recruitment and onboarding; compiling and reporting on journal metrics; researching complex ethics cases; managing and monitoring invoices and payment requests; and other projects as assigned Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines Contributing to social media initiatives and supporting a variety of marketing initiatives and activities Inputting and maintaining relevant data in systems, such as JFlow, CoreMedia Studio, etc Liaising with Publishing Assistants in other publishing divisions and units to share best practices and propose improvements to workflows, operations, and communications Contributing to the wider Springer Journals group by taking part in cross-departmental projects and initiatives, with respect to publication ethics, data transparency, Open Access policy, and other industry developments Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant discipline Strong verbal and written communication skills Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Resourceful and proactive in problem-solving and identifying opportunities Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels Professional, diplomatic, and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders Strong presentation and networking abilities Previous experience in academic publishing Flexible and adaptable to working in a multicultural environment Commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial mindset Benefits 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 Company Overview Be Part of Progress - together we bring greater understanding to the world Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, DEU, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is