Editor, Palgrave, Education - New York, United States - Springer Nature

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Description

Date:
Apr 19, 2024

Location:
New York, US

Company:
Springer Nature Group

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 175 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.

About the Brand

Job Title:
Editor, Education, Palgrave Macmillan

Location:
New York (Hybrid Working Model)
Palgrave Macmillan is looking for a motivated Editor to join the Education team in a permanent capacity.

The Editor will be responsible for acquiring and publishing a high-quality program of research monographs, edited collections, Handbooks, Palgrave Pivots, upper-level textbooks, major reference works, and open access titles and partnerships.

The Editor will acquire and publish within part of the existing portfolio program in Education (Childhood and Youth) but with a focus on additional new sub-disciplines.

They will work with the Education team head to drive growth and develop own portfolio as part of the strategically defined overall portfolio of the Publishing Unit.

The Editor will report into the Executive Editor for Education and commission around 35 titles a year.

Responsibilities:

Identify authors and support them in developing and producing their projects
Solicit, read and evaluate book proposals offered by authors, as well as assess their suitability for the list
Meet goals set by editorial management such as contracts signed and manuscripts handed over to production
Maintain profitable relationships with book series editors, authors and advisors
Negotiate contract terms with authors
Remain a point of contact for authors/editors throughout the publication process
Research market trends on a national and international level
Manage the backlist, make decisions on publishing potential and new editions of successful titles
Business travel to conferences (domestic and international) as required
Work closely with the editorial support teams to ensure book projects are published to schedule

Experience, skills and qualifications:

Essential

Educated at least to degree level or equivalent
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be numerate and IT systemsliterate, with a sharp eye for detail
Be a diplomatic and assertive individual who is able to work with demanding stakeholders
Be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and be able to work on their own initiative
Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries
Have excellent teamworking skills to deal with people within the company and externally at all levels
Excellent networking skills
Ability to work independently within a team environment

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Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match and contribution
Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
Multiple Life insurance options
Disability coverage
Tuition Assistance
Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
An array of Employee Social Networks

US Annualized Base Salary Range:
$66,000 - $80,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "

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Internal applicants:
We encourage that you speak to your manager once the interview process has started. At the point of offer acceptance, it is required that you inform your manager. If for any reason you're unable to do so, please contact HR who can provide guidance as required.