Publishing Assistant

time left to apply End Date: January 11, 2025 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id JR101586Job Title: Assistant Publisher (m/f/d)Location(s): Heidelberg or ChamApplication deadline: 10th January 2025Springer 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.About the roleWe are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our publishing team as a Publishing Assistant on a fixed-term basis (one-year maternity leave cover). The role of Publishing Assistant is wide-ranging and essential to the smooth running of our journal portfolios. Duties include managing responses to external Editors, maintaining internal systems and processes, and generating reports for publishers.Role ResponsibilitiesManaging and monitoring invoices and payment requestsInputting and maintaining relevant journal metadata to systemsHandle general enquiries from within Springer Nature and from external partners, esp. external editors and authorsAd hoc journal and team administrationLiaising with Editorial and Publishing Assistants in other publishing divisions and units to share best practices and propose improvements to workflows, operations and communicationsContributing to the wider Springer Nature Journals group by taking part in cross-departmental projects and initiatives, with respect to publication ethics, data transparency, Open Access policy, and other industry developmentsManage and support journal websites – general updates, featured content, etc.Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under direction of publishing editorsSupport the publishers editors in promoting journals and articlesDevelop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departmentsExperience, Skills & Qualifications:Educated to degree level (or equivalent)Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferredMicrosoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management experienceStrong verbal and written communication (English) skillsExceptional organizational skills and interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize in a high-volume environment, meet deadlines and work on your own initiative as well as part of a teamAbility to demonstrate good publishing business awareness and the ability to learn quicklyKeen proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detailBe resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queriesFlexibility and ability to work in a multicultural environmentAt Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive.If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.#J-18808-Ljbffr