Associate Publisher / Publisher

Job Title: Associate Publisher / Publisher Permanent, Full-time Locations: London, Milan – Hybrid Working Model Application Deadline: 6th October 2026

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About the Role

The Springer Nature Journals group aims to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories. We are excited to offer an opening to join our vibrant and innovative Springer Journals publishing team at Springer Nature, working on our respected and high-profile oncology journals.

In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world’s leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for scientific advancement to develop their publishing career and work alongside some of the best researchers in this field.

The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Editors-in-Chief, Society contacts, Editorial Board Members and other stakeholders, acting as their key point of contact for publishing matters. This includes organizing and hosting Editorial Board meetings, balances stakeholders.
• Portfolio Development & Management - work with Editors-in-Chief to develop, expand and refresh Editorial Boards, identifying recruitment needs and supporting the appointment of high-quality and diverse Editorial Board members.
• Communicate Effectively - resolving queries and corresponding with Editors by email, phone and in person, ensuring that communications are responded to within a timely fashion and escalated when required.
• Collaboration - build excellent relationships and team working within the immediate team and other departments.
• Decision Quality - with the support of your line manager, prioritize journals for development then set and execute strategic journal plans.
• Market Intelligence - develop knowledge of the fields the portfolio operates within (e.g. to identify important journals/features/hot topics etc.) and use knowledge to actively identify journal development opportunities.
• Drive Results - ensure appropriate representation in indexing services and work to ensure journals are performing at level for acceptance by selective services.
• Monitor the open access levels of your journals and work with your line manager to implement a strategy to support open access development.
• Portfolio Development & Management Monitor peer review data to optimize manuscript flow. Pre-empt issues and work with the Editorial Office as well as internal and external Editors to resolve any delays.
• Data Analytics / Quantitative Skills Be familiar with COPE Guidelines to be able to advise on ethical queries and ensure all journals in your portfolio comply with these.
• Maintain accurate journal records and oversee key journal administration activities, including editor and society contract renewals, honoraria payments, and ensuring all journal information is kept up to date.
• Business Development - represent the company at scientific conferences when required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Essential
  • Educated to bachelor’s degree level
  • Interest and understanding of publishing business
  • Highly customer focused
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail
  • Takes ownership to drive and complete tasks
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change
  • A high level of computer literacy
  • Able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
• Desirable
  • An interest in oncology and related disciplines
  • Prior experience working in a similar publishing role (journals or books)
  • Willing to travel occasionally and represent Springer Nature at external events

Salary & Benefits

• For Milan, Italy positions only: Associate Publisher: Minimum salary €32,500
• Publisher: Minimum salary €41,500
• National Collective Labour Agreement for employees of printing, publishing, digital and related companies (Publishers’ Section) – CNEL Code G011

Equal Opportunity

Springer Nature promotes an inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from individuals belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99

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Company Overview

We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies.

We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services.

Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.