Springer Nature Ltd is hiring: Associate or Senior Editor, Cross-Journal, Nature

Overview

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Cross-Journal Editorial Team, Nature Reviews

Locations: New York or Heidelberg (Hybrid working model)

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. 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 is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolio.

Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and npj series.

About the Role

Nature Reviews has a vacancy for a full-time Cross-Journal Associate or Senior Editor with expertise in the physical sciences. As Springer Nature is committed to our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. The Reviews Cross-Journal Editorial Team manages all aspects of content handling in support of the physical sciences, clinical sciences and life sciences Nature Reviews journal teams. The team also produces and coordinates Research Briefing articles (short, accessible summaries of original research papers) across the Nature Research Journals, as well as supporting all Nature Portfolio journals. The successful candidate will report to one of the Reviews Cross-Journal Editorial Team Managers.

For further information about Nature Reviews, see: nature.com/gp/librarians/products/journals/nature-research-journals/nature-reviews. For examples of Research Briefings please see: nature.com/nenergy/reviews-and-analysis?type=research-briefing and nature.com/nchem/reviews-and-analysis?type=research-briefing. This role can be in our New York or Heidelberg offices on a hybrid working model.

Role Responsibilities

• Being part of a large team of Cross-Journal Editors
• Working closely and flexibly with the Nature Reviews journal teams
• Editing commissioned content
• Peer-review coordination
• Writing Research Highlights and other editorial content
• Working with the team to deliver Research Briefing articles across the Nature Research Journals
• Collaborating with authors, production, editors, and other departments across the Nature Reviews and Nature Research journals

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Higher (graduate) degree, preferably to PhD level and, ideally, research experience relevant to one or more of the physical sciences Nature Reviews journals
• Previous editorial experience is an advantage but not essential
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, and ability to balance deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the communication of scientific ideas and excellent organizational and time-management skills

To Apply

To apply, upload the required materials below to your application for consideration: a covering letter stating your notice period and salary expectation; and CV.

Closing Date

October 1, 2025 — Candidates will be considered as they apply.

Benefits and Salary

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• 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
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• Employee Social Networks

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000; Senior Editor: $95,000. Salary offers vary by experience, education, skill level and equity. US salary ranges do not directly translate to other countries.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations in the EEOC poster. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture where people can thrive. For more information on our DEI efforts, visit the Diversity and Inclusion page within Springer Nature’s site.

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