Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Earth & Environment Job at Springer N

Overview

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Earth & Environment

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

Application Deadline: September 22nd, 2025

About Springer Nature

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About the Role

We are currently seeking an Associate or Senior Editor with experience in environmental research to join Communications Earth & Environment. The journal is a fast-growing multidisciplinary open access journal for the Earth, planetary and environmental sciences. You will be responsible for selecting and preparing manuscripts for publication and promoting the journal’s coverage of all fields within the Earth and environmental sciences, with a particular focus on the environmental sciences.

The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, 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.

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 and 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 climate sciences. However, strong candidates from all areas of the Earth and environmental sciences will be considered
• 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

• a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the post and their salary expectations
• a CV (including a brief account of your 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: September 22nd, 2025 - Candidates will be considered as they apply.

Benefits

• Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes 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
• Tution 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.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster information. We value diversity and inclusive culture; see our DEI work at the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page.

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit the Springer Nature Careers page.

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Job Posting End Date: 23-09-2025