Job title: (Senior) Publisher
Locations: Beijing or Shanghai - Hybrid working model
Closing date: 31st July 2026
About Springer Nature
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About the Brand
Springer is a leading global scientific, technical and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information, products and services. Springer has one of the strongest STM and HSS eBook collections and archives, as well as a comprehensive range of hybrid and open access journals. Springer is part of Springer Nature, a global publisher of robust and insightful science, supporting the development of new areas of research and making ideas and knowledge accessible around the world. As part of Springer Nature, Springer sits alongside other trusted brands like Nature Portfolio, BMC and Palgrave Macmillan. Visit springer.com and follow @SpringerNature.
About the role
We are seeking a Publisher/Senior Publisher to manage a portfolio of proprietary and society open access journals published under the Springer brand. The portfolio is a mix of international hybrid and fully open-access academic journals that together span a wide range of research, from chemistry to environmental science to engineering. Reporting to an Executive Publisher you will be responsible for the management, strategic development and success of the individual journals in Chemistry, Earth & Environment Sciences, liaising with internal staff, external journal editors, and the scientific community.
Responsibilities:
- Develop journals to deliver a best-in-class author experience and foster maximum engagement from the Societies, Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) on whom we rely -Editorial Skills, Balances Stakeholder.
- Drive the growth and development of a group of hybrid and open access journals as part of a strategically defined overall portfolio within the Journals group - Business Insights.
- Manage the complexities of the relationships with partner societies, including contract negotiations
- Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in production, IT and other departments to ensure that any problems encountered with your journal, and particularly by authors, editors and peer reviewers, can be swiftly and effectively resolved.
- Understand and manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times.
- Ensure that all KPIs are regularly monitored, reported and met, and that action is taken as needed.
- Manage annual Journal Development/Improvement Plans and oversee their implementation and successful conclusion - Strategic Mindset.
- Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, Editorial Board Members (EBMs) and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies) - Communicates Effectively.
- Attend external meetings (in-person or virtual) to build close working relationships with external EiCs, EBMs, society partners, and the wider research community - Consulting Skills.
- Understand the trends and changes in the communities you serve to ensure that Springer Nature can respond appropriately - Market Intelligence.
- Develop and maintain relationships with a network of researchers.
- Be aware of changes within the research community and publishing industry, and translate these into proposals for successful (new) products and services.
- Take part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups.
- Review new journal and commercial opportunities in consultation with the Senior Management and contribute to journal proposals.
- Represent the team in projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and other Editorial colleagues - Financial Acumen.
Experience, skills and qualifications:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study
- Previous experience in academic publishing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail
- Positive and proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership to drive and complete tasks
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative and independently within a global (virtual) team environment
- Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry-based researchers
- Strong time management and organisational skills; including proven ability to take ownership to drive and complete tasks, to consistently meet deadlines, and to adapt quickly to change
- Demonstrate diplomacy and assertiveness
- Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries
- Active, supportive team player
- Ability to travel on a frequent basis
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
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Job Posting End Date:
1-08-2026Skills Required
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Degree preferably in a relevant field of study
- Previous experience in academic publishing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- IT systems-literate with attention to detail
- Positive and proactive problem-solving approach
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
- Ability to work independently within a global virtual team
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with academic and industry researchers
- Strong time management and organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated diplomacy and assertiveness
- Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries
- Active, supportive team player
- Ability to travel on a frequent basis
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
