Assistant Editor, Nature Reviews

Job Title: Assistant Editor, Nature Reviews

Location: London, UK – Hybrid Working

Application Deadline: Saturday 7th March 2026

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

About the Brand

Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.

Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.

Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.

About The Role

We are hiring for an Assistant Editor! In this role you will manage the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance. You will support the standardization of workflows, improve efficiencies, data collection and will support authors, editors, and reviewers.

As an Assistant Editor, you will play an integral part in assisting the internal and external editorial teams with ensuring manuscripts are processed within suitable timeframes and with the overall smooth operation of our editorial process.

This administrative role offers a unique opportunity for career development, with potential growth through various levels of editorial administration and operational management. While this position does not involve writing or editing content, it provides invaluable insights into the scientific editorial and peer review processes

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing the flow of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the manuscript tracking system (MTS) - performing quality checks on manuscripts and ensuring all legal forms are collected and stored

• Providing MTS support for Authors, Reviewers and internal & external Editors - troubleshooting and assisting with system issues and escalating to the relevant teams if needed

• Liaising with Authors, Reviewers and internal & external Editors via email and telephone – ensuring your manner is always polite, professional and helpful

• Maintaining correct information within the databases – updating person records within the MTS and ensuring manuscript information is correct

• Assisting with editorial reports

• Assisting with other ad hoc tasks associated with the editorial workflow of manuscripts

• Providing team cover during periods of absence

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Essential

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)

• Microsoft Office suite experience

• Ability to manage databases

• Demonstrable ability to multi-task efficiently

• Strong organisation skills

• Prioritisation skills

• Proven ability to meet targets and deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage and build key relationships with stakeholders (internal and external)

Desirable

• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment

• Knowledge and understanding of the scientific publishing processes and landscape

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 at [email protected] so we can make all necessary accommodations.

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/

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