Reference #: 1026520101About Springer Nature GroupSpringer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

　　About the Brand

　　BMC has more than 20 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit  and follow @BioMedCentralJob Title: Publishing Assistant - OA Journals Medicine and BiomedicineLocation: London, New York or Philadelphia - Hybrid working modelClosing Date for Applications: 25th January 2024, candidates will be considered as they apply

　　About the Role

　　We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our publishing team as a Publishing Assistant. We are excited to offer an opening to join our vibrant and innovative publishing team at Springer Nature, working on our respected Medicine and Biomedicine open access journal portfolios. In joining the team, you would become part of one of the world's leading global scientific and medical publishers, with staff based around the globe.The role of Publishing Assistant is wide-ranging and essential to the smooth running of the journal portfolios. It is not essential to have previous publishing experience, or a science background, however an interest in scholarly and research publishing, as well as a science degree, are welcome. This is an ideal first role for someone wanting to establish a career in academic publishing!

　　Role Responsibilities:Maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and maintain other journal records.Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations, and provide administrative support for team meetings.Request annual journal reports and monitor schedule.Handle general enquiries from within Springer Nature and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors.Manage ongoing and ad hoc editorial and publishing projects under direction of publishing editors such as assistance with editor recruitment and onboarding, compiling reporting on journal metrics, researching complex ethics cases, other projects as assigned.Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines.

　　Experience, skills and qualifications:Educated to degree level or equivalentExperience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferredMicrosoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google (Google Docs, Google Sheets) suite and database management experienceAbility to work within a team and meet daily deadlinesStrong verbal and written communication skillsExceptional organizational and interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize in a high-volume environment and work on your own initiativeAbility to demonstrate publishing business awareness and to learn quicklyKeen proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detailA resourceful and proactive approach to problem-solving and customer serviceFlexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

　　To Apply: please send your CV and a cover letter that details why you are interested in the position.#LI-KN1

　　US emp oyees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

　　In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are listed below. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level. Annualized Base Salary Range: $36,190-$40,000.

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