Associate Publisher

Job Title:      Associate Publisher – SN Journals

Location: New Delhi

Application Deadline: 04-August-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 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 follow @SpringerNature.

At Springer Nature, we recognise that great talent develops through many different paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long term growth in mind.  

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 springer.com and follow @Springer1842

About the Role

This position is required to develop and manage some of the most prestigious journals, ensuring their continued growth, quality, and impact. The role demands a strong Strategic Mindset, effective Stakeholder Balancing, and deep Editorial Skills to drive success across all dimensions of journal management.

Key Responsibilities

• Take independent responsibility for assigned journals, including strategic development, editorial performance, and stakeholder management, demonstrating Strategic Mindset, Editorial Skills, and Balances Stakeholder.
• Drive journal development and growth by increasing submissions, publications, quality, impact, and acceptance rates in consultation with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Boards, and publishing partners, applying Business Insights, Editorial Skills, and Market Intelligence.
• Be accountable for the assigned journal's financial performance, business planning, profitability, and operational metrics, including turnaround times and publication targets, leveraging Financial Acumen and Business Insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, societies, institutions, and publishing partners, acting as the primary strategic contact and escalating issues in a timely manner, showcasing Communicates Effectively, Consulting Skills, and Balances Stakeholder.
• Support Publishers in the journals acquisition and commissioning process to strengthen the portfolio, using Market Intelligence and Strategic Mindset.
• Support societies, editors, and publishing partners in adapting to evolving publishing policies, Open Access developments, research integrity requirements, and workflow changes, applying Pedagogy, Consulting Skills, and Communicates Effectively.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist PD in generating new leads, preparing journal proposals, acquisitions, contracts, renewals, amendments, and royalty/stipend agreements, demonstrating Business Insights and Financial Acumen.
• Manage pipeline reports for the journal portfolio to ensure program growth, applying Strategic Mindset and Market Intelligence.
• Oversee guest editor orientation and coordinate between EM (JEO) and Production, ensuring proper publication sequence and technical accuracy, leveraging Editorial Skills and Communicates Effectively.
• Maintain accurate record keeping across internal systems (JFlow, Editorial Manager, SNAPP, CRM, Docusign, etc.), ensuring smooth operations with Business Insights and Financial Acumen.
• Maintain publishing data, archives, and pipeline documentation across internal platforms, applying Editorial Skills and Strategic Mindset.
• Prepare materials for conferences, including PowerPoint presentations for board members, and assist the global team as necessary, showcasing Communicates Effectively and Pedagogy.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree with at least 5-7 years of direct experience in developing and managing journals is a must.

• Experience working in Editorial manager will be a plus.

• An eye for detail; exhibiting strong organizational and analytical skills are a must.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; thorough knowledge of office procedures including efficient e-recordkeeping.

• Good team player and strong interpersonal skills to manage expectations.

• Strong computer skills required in MS Word, Excel; and power point is a must.

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
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