Associate Publisher
Job Title: Associate Publisher
Locations: Milan, Heidelberg London, New-York and Philadelphia – hybrid working model
Application deadline: 17th April 2026
About Springer Nature Group
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 Role
We are excited to offer an opening to join Springer Nature as an Associate Publisher in our Mathematics journal editorial group.
In this role, you will manage and strategically develop a portfolio of high-quality journals in pure and applied mathematics, working closely with editors, authors, and the wider research community. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your publishing career in an international and dynamic environment while contributing to the advancement of scientific discovery.
Role Responsibilities
• Portfolio management: Manage and strategically develop a portfolio of 10–12 journals in pure and applied mathematics
• Content acquisition: Acquire high-quality content in close collaboration with external journal editors
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, editors, scientific societies, and the broader research community
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure the smooth running and growth of your journals
• Performance monitoring: Track KPIs and contribute to achieving annual targets (submissions, publications, turnaround times)
• Representation: Represent your portfolio at conferences, meetings, and events (in-person and virtual)
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
• Academic degree in mathematics, computer science, or the physical sciences (ideally mathematics)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using online tools and platforms
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
Desirable:
• Previous editorial or publishing experience is an advantage but not essential
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:
https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit:
https://careers.springernature.com/
US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
US Annualized Base Salary Range: $66,300 - $75,000.
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