Springer Nature
AssociateEditor/Editor
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“Associate Editor / Editor at Springer Nature. Skills: Mathematics, Academic publishing. Identify emerging trends. Grow and shape book portfolio”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve annual targets for contracts; Achieve annual targets for publications
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Excellent written and spoken English, organisational skills, attention to detail, Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, communication and relationship-building skills, Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, Willingness to travel for conferences and meetings
Nice to Have
Degree or PhD in mathematics, Experience in academic publishing, Experience in building academic networks, Leadership or team management experience
What You'll Do.
Identify emerging trends
Grow and shape book portfolio
Solicit book proposals
Evaluate book proposals
Develop book proposals
Build relationships with authors
Maintain relationships with authors
Build relationships with researchers
Maintain relationships with researchers
Build relationships with academic partners
Maintain relationships with academic partners
Work with internal teams
Work with external contributors
Negotiate publishing agreements
Guide authors through manuscript preparation
Guide authors through manuscript development
Prepare manuscripts for handover
Remain key contact throughout production
Contribute to achieving annual targets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; External contributors; Authors; Researchers; Academic partners
Communication Scope
Written English; Spoken English
Process & Methodology
Portfolio management
Full Job Description
**Job Title:** Associate Editor / Editor (CSE, Mathematics) **Location:** Milan – hybrid working model **Application deadline:** June 13th 2026 **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 trusted brands, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms, and services that help researchers share discoveries, advance science, and support education and healthcare globally. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature. **About the Role** We are seeking an Associate Editor or Editor to join our Books team in Milan, focusing on a portfolio in Mathematics, with a particular emphasis on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE). In this role, you will manage and develop a portfolio of academic books, working closely with authors, researchers, and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in identifying emerging topics, acquiring new content, and shaping the strategic direction of the portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong interest in academic publishing and mathematics to contribute to the growth of a high-quality publishing programme. **Role Responsibilities** * Portfolio development: Identify emerging trends in CSE and mathematics to grow and shape the book portfolio * Content acquisition: Solicit, evaluate, and develop book proposals, including managing peer review * Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, researchers, and academic partners * Editorial collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external contributors to develop the portfolio * Contract management: Negotiate publishing agreements with authors * Author support: Guide authors through manuscript preparation and development * Production coordination: Prepare manuscripts for handover and remain a key contact throughout production *
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