Springer Nature
AssociateEditor,HumanitiesandSocialSciencesCommunications
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“Associate Editor, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications at Springer Nature. Skills: Humanities, Social sciences, Editorial management, Peer review. Assist in daily management of journal workflow. Provide rapid peer-review decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
Efficient publication; Robust peer-review practices; High levels of service
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD-level or equivalent research experience, Understanding of scholarly journal publishing, Understanding of academic research community, Excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent communication skills, Ability to identify trends, Highly self-motivated, Resourceful, Achievement-oriented, Adaptable approach, Flexible approach, Solid analytical skills, Solid problem-solving skills, Workload management skills, Organizational skills, Active team player, Supportive team player, Willingness to travel occasionally
Nice to Have
Experience in academic book publishing, Experience in journal publishing
What You'll Do.
Assist in daily management of journal workflow
Provide rapid peer-review decisions
Provide constructive peer-review decisions
Provide rapid publication decisions
Provide constructive publication decisions
Work with publishing team
Allocate manuscripts to EBMs
Follow up on peer review
Follow up on final decisions
Ensure decision policies adhered
Resolve pre-publication issues
Resolve post-publication issues
Communicate with authors
Communicate with stakeholders
Support editorial activities
Support journal development activities
Provide input into policy development
Implement editorial policy
Establish relationships with EBMs
Maintain relationships with EBMs
Support initiatives to improve engagement
Manage recruitment of new EBMs
Manage training of new EBMs
Engage with editorial colleagues
Drive collaboration on projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Editorial community; Editorial colleagues
Communication Scope
Interpersonal communication; Manuscript assessment; Scientific writing
Full Job Description
**Job Title:** Associate Editor, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications **Location:** Shanghai, Beijing – hybrid working model **Closing date:** 11th June 2026, candidates will be considered as they apply. **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](https://group.springernature.com/gp/group) and @SpringerNature. **About The Role** _Humanities and Social Sciences Communications_ is a broad-scope research journal published by Springer Nature. Online and open access, the journal publishes original research arising in and between all areas of the humanities, social and behavioral sciences. With the support of external Editorial Board Members, papers undergo rigorous peer-reviewed to ensure they meet the journal’s criteria for publication. As an Associate you will support the Chief Editor in managing the Editorial Board and editorial decision-making processes across the journal, and work with the wider publishing team to oversee the editorial workflow and peer-review process. Key performance indicators efficient publication, robust peer-review practices, and high levels of service to staff, authors, reviewers, readers and Editorial Board Members (EBMs). This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with a passion for the humanities and/or social sciences to break into an editorial career on a fast-growing, multi- and interdi
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