Editorial Assistant S&T BEPM in Deutschland bei Springer Nature

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This role is part of the Books Editorial Projects Management (BEPM) that provides operational project management support to manage our titles and books portfolio through the publication process. We’re looking to recruit an energetic and highly organized graduate as an Editorial Assistant to support our Research Publishing editorial teams in Science and Technology. This will be a full time position, located in our Heidelberg office on a hybrid working model.

The Editorial Assistant provides a vital role in supporting the Editorial team by ensuring that our authors receive a high quality of service, that our books are published to the highest standards, driving our authors satisfaction and reputation as a market and thought leader while we operate on highly efficient workflows. As well as providing core support to the Editorial teams, the role involves building excellent working relationships with internal teams such as production, and day-to-day administration.

Role responsibilities:
Database and systems management
Handles one or more series independently
Handle a wide range of Editorial tasks incl. Contracts, Peer review process, MS development and Handover to Production, and Post-Publication tasks
Liaise with authors/editors to manage the content development from signing to publication
Advice authors/editors on procedures, house style, and manuscript preparation
Liaise with production and vendors in ensuring that the titles are published as per agreed deadlines
Liaise with colleagues in different COEs, OA, Editorial Rights, Author services on routine basis

Experience, skills and qualifications:
Experience from a professional activity in editorial/publishing or university degree preferably in a relevant field of study
Have excellent team-working skills to deal with people within the company and externally at all levels
Be a diplomatic and assertive individual who is able to work with demanding stake-holders
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
Be able to demonstrate good publishing business awareness and the ability to learn quickly
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be numerate and IT systems-literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with a sharp eye for detail
Preferably have experience working in academic publishing in an entry-level editorial role
Fluency in English, both orally and written

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