Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Earth & Environment

Job Title: Two Associate or Senior Editors, Communications Earth & Environment

Locations: New York, New Jersey, Shanghai or Beijing – Hybrid Working Model.

Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2025

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About the Role

We are currently seeking an Associate or Senior Editor with experience in Earth or environmental research to join Communications Earth & Environment (https://www.nature.com/commsenv/). At Communications Earth & Environment - a fast-growing multidisciplinary open access journal for the Earth, planetary and environmental sciences - we recognize and champion brilliant work and help our articles to have the impact they deserve. The journal complements our other Nature Portfolio titles, Nature Communications and Scientific Reports as well as the npj’s.

You will be responsible for selecting and preparing manuscripts for publication. You will also promote the journal’s coverage of all fields within the Earth and environmental sciences. We would particularly welcome researchers with backgrounds in ocean sciences or palaeoclimate research, but Earth and environmental scientists from all disciplines are welcome to apply.

At Communications Earth & Environment - a fast-growing multidisciplinary open access journal for the Earth, planetary and environmental sciences - we recognize and champion brilliant work and help our articles to have the impact they deserve. The journal complements our other Nature Portfolio titles, Nature Communications and Scientific Reports as well as the npj’s. You will be responsible for selecting and preparing manuscripts for publication. You will also promote the journal’s coverage of all fields within the Earth and environmental sciences, with a particular focus on the environmental sciences.

The positions are offered on a permanent, full-time basis (starting as soon as possible), and will be based in our New York, New Jersey, Shanghai or Beijing office (with a hybrid working).

If you love science, are passionate about communication of science, open-minded, and enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research, you could be the person we are looking for to join the editorial team of Communications Earth & Environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Selection of manuscripts for publication in the journal, with the appropriate editorial oversight and within the framework of its editorial policy

• Make those manuscripts selected for publication accessible to a wide readership, by giving attention to their titles and introductory sections, particularly the abstract, and by suggesting to the authors any structural changes that are needed.

• Ensure that manuscripts accepted for publication are transferred to production in an appropriate, complete state.

• Recommend appropriate manuscripts to the Chief Editor for journal press releases and write press release drafts.

• Help to recruit, train, support and keep engaged a team of external editors, ensuring that they understand an implement the philosophy and policies of the journal

• Attend conferences and meetings and visit research institutions (in agreement with the Chief Editor) and report on these activities.

• Advise Advertising and Marketing as required, answering questions raised and offering suggestions/leads wherever possible.

• Devise and supply editorial content for special projects as agreed with the Chief Editor.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in one or more disciplines that fall within the Earth and environmental sciences; particularly welcomed would be expertise in palaeoclimate or oceanography.
• Editorial experience, postdoctoral experience and broad training will be an advantage.
• A passion for science and a desire to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality.
• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different disciplines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency in English (written and spoken).
• A desire to meet scientists worldwide, online and in person, and to learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.

To Apply, you must upload the required materials below to your application for consideration:

• a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their salary expectations.
• a CV (including a brief account of their research and other relevant experience)
• a brief outline of no more than 300 words of an exciting development in environmental science; please be as specific as possible, for example referring to a recent scientific publication or news media article (please do not use AI to enhance your writing).

Closing Date: November 3rd, 2025 - Candidates will be considered as they apply.

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: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000. 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.

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