Job Title: Associate Editor / Editor – Finance, Accounting & Management
Location: New York – Hybrid Working Model
Application Deadline: November 9, 2025
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About the Role
Our Springer books imprint is seeking an Associate Editor/Editor to join the acquisitions team. This new colleague will develop and manage academic and professional books in Finance, Accounting, and Management as part of our team focused on Business, Economics, and Political Science books.
This role is part of Springer’s global publishing program, with team members based in both Europe and the USA.
Key subject areas include: FinTech & Digital Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Accounting Standards, Risk Management, Behavioral Finance, and ESG Reporting.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a keen interest in the subject and bring strong organizational and communication skills with business acumen. This position offers the opportunity to shape cutting-edge content for academics and professionals in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Responsibilities
Manage and develop existing book series and individual books in close collaboration with the Senior Editor and Executive Editor
Identify promising topics, recruit volume editors and authors for new book projects; negotiate on contracts and ensure a smooth collaboration over the lifetime of a project
Oversee book projects through all stages of the publishing process—from concept to publication; proactively identify and develop new editions of books
Contribute to the strategic development of the editorial program together with your team
Represent Springer at national and international academic conferences and industry events to foster relationships and expand networks
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance, Business/Management, or a related discipline; a Master’s degree is preferred, but not mandatory
Familiarity with academic publishing (books or journals)
Ability and interest to work in a dynamic, author-facing role
For Associate level - 1–2 years of work experience, including any internships or part-time roles, ideally in a business or publishing environment
For Editor level - at least 2-3 years of experience in academic publishing in a similar role
Strong analytical, entrepreneurial, and problem-solving mindset
Confidence in organizational and negotiation skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English. Conversational knowledge of any further language will be of advantage
High level of interpersonal and collaborative competencies
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
Effective time management and multitasking abilities
Proactive ownership of tasks and projects
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); openness to learning new systems and tools, including LLMs
Application Deadline: November 9, 2025
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: Associate Editor - $64,350 - $70,000 / Editor - $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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.
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