Associate Editor

• With support from the Executive Publisher and internal stakeholders, ensure new journals are launched on-schedule and meet required board member and content thresholds to open
• As needed, lead on the development of proposals for new launches in your subject area

• Develop a journal development strategy for each journal in your portfolio, taking into account individual journal performance and development needs, as well as the overall strategy of the Discover Series
• Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature
• Contribute ideas and support the collections pipeline managed by Content Acquisition team

• Proactive reaching out to potential authors either directly or through the editorial boards to attract submissions and develop the journal

• Oversee the handling of the content published in the Discover Series journals, primarily by advising on content handled by editorial board members, but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required.
• Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed.
• Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritise author service while maintaining editorial standards
• Advise on editorial policy development as appropriate.

• Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors.
• Ensure maximum engagement with the Editorial Board at all levels to maintain efficient manuscript handling, drive editorial board recruitment, and engage them with the strategy and development of your journals.
• Contribute to the recruitment and training of new editorial board members
• Contribute to editorial board engagement initiatives across the journals
• Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board Meetings, either in person or online.
• Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the Discover series, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles.

• Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities.
• Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community and raise the profile of the journal websites in the online environment.
• Attend conferences to promote the journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields.
• Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and Discover values.

• Contribute to the culture of the Discover publishing team by supporting your colleagues, covering for them when needed and sharing expertise and experience.
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in marketing, production, IT and other departments to ensure journal success, and work together with department contacts to resolve any problems that may arise
• Take part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups.
• Represent the team in projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and other Editorial colleagues.

• Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), or MS with research and publishing experience, in Computer Science or a closely related field with specialization in areas such as Cybersecurity or Networks
• A clear interest in open access publishing
• An interest in scientific research and current knowledge of a relevant field
• Knowledge of editorial process and related matters
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Highly customer focused
• Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills
• Willing to travel occasionally and represent Discover at external events
• Able to respond to non-routine circumstances
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals
• Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to work in a team
• Previous editorial experience a strong plus

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