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Job Title Assistant Editor Location Pune About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers educators clinicians and other professionals Every day around the globe our imprints books journals platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today more than ever we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found verified understood and used by our communities enabling them to improve outcomes make progress and benefit the generations that follow Visit and follow SpringerNature SpringerNatureGroup About the team role Discover was launched under the Springer imprint in 2020 Discover series is now a distinct imprint to sit alongside Springer BMC Nature Portfolio and Palgrave as we believe that Discovers growth will be significantly greater with a unique identity The AEs are responsible for processing MS from submission through to Acceptance and Support EBMs throughout all steps of the process creating excellent working relations ships with them The team also ensures smooth communication between the various parties involved in the publication process Authors Reviewers EBM Guest editors Readers etc for the assigned manuscript Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing the overall pipeline of the Journal and processing manuscripts from the point the initial submission is marked Ready for editorial through to final decision Perform enhanced Quality Checks on manuscripts to ensure they meet our requirements to proceed to editor assignment peer review Invite potential EBMs to handle the manuscript OR assign manuscripts to an appropriate handling editor Find and Invite Reviewers for Peer Review activity Support Editors throughout all steps of the process creating excellent working relationships with them Collaborate and build rapport with Journal Editorial staff for continuous improvement updates and new initiatives in the process Handle email correspondence between the various parties involved in the publication process Authors Reviewers Editors Guest editors Readers etc for the assigned manuscript Assess the decision recommendation of Handling Editors and send the final decision to the authors Monitor the progress of the manuscript through OTR and provide help support to reach the final decision Mentor and support new team members Support in Technical Checks at the Initial and Revision submission stages Provide inputs on improving the process to reduce TAT and manage the pipeline at various stages of the editorial process Provide training and support in signing-offs of new team members in the role Key Relationships Managing Editors EBMs Guest Editors Senior Editors Team Manager Authors Team Members Senior Leadership Experience Skills Qualifications Experience 2 Years Skills Should have an overall work experience of 2years with a minimum of 1 year in SNTPS Excellent communication leadership and analytical skills Proficient computer skills xe2x80x94 MS Word Excel and Google Suite Good knowledge of performance metrics Organizational and time-management skills Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability Decision-making skills Qualifications Masters degree or equivalent in - Life science Physics Chemistry Mathematics Computer Science Economics Social science Eligibility In accordance with our internal career movement guidance 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role 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 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 LI-SS3 Job Posting End Date 9-06-2025