Job Description

Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Location: New Delhi
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.
About the Brand
Springer is a leading global scientific, technical and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information, products and services. Springer has one of the strongest STM and HSS eBook collections and archives, as well as a comprehensive range of hybrid and open access journals. Visit and follow @Springer1842
About the Role (what's in it for the candidate)
This role is part of the Books Editorial Projects Management (BePM) that provides operational project management support to manage our titles and books portfolio through the publication process. We're looking to recruit an energetic and highly organized graduate as an Editorial Assistant to support our Research Publishing editorial teams in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS).
The Editorial Assistant provides a vital role in supporting the Editorial team by ensuring that our authors receive a high quality of service, that our books are published to the highest standards, driving our authors satisfaction and reputation as a market and thought leader while we operate on highly efficient workflows.
As well as providing core support to the Editorial teams, the role involves building excellent working relationships with internal teams such as production, and day-to-day administration.
Responsibilities
Database and systems management
Handle one or more series independently
Handle a wide range of editorial tasks including contracting, peer review process, manuscript development and handover to production, and post-publication tasks
Liaise with authors/editors to manage the content development from signing to publication
Advice authors/editors on procedures, house style, and manuscript preparation
Liaise with production and vendors in ensuring that the titles are published as per agreed deadlines
Liaise with colleagues in different Centers of Excellence, Open Access, Editorial Rights, Author Services on a routine basis
Experience, skills and qualifications
Experience from a professional activity in editorial/publishing or university degree, preferably in a relevant field of study
Have excellent team-working skills to deal with people within the company and externally at all levels
Be a diplomatic and assertive individual who is able to work with demanding stakeholders
Be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and be able to work on their own initiative
Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries
Be able to demonstrate good publishing business awareness and the ability to learn quickly
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be numerate and IT systems-literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with a sharp eye for detail
Preferably have experience working in academic publishing in an entry-level editorial role
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
At 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. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here
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Job Posting End Date: 21-10-2025

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