Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Climate Change Job at Nature Portfolio in New

Overview

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Climate Change)

Organisation: Nature Portfolio

Location: Shanghai, Beijing, New York, New Jersey – hybrid working model

Closing date: 23 October 2025

About the employer

Springer Nature is a leading publisher of research and a pioneer in open research. We publish journals and books, with brands trusted for more than 180 years. We provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services to support researchers, health professionals and educators. For more information, visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.

About the role

Nature Climate Change is a monthly journal that publishes research on the nature, causes or impacts of global climate change and its implications for economy, policy and the world at large. We are seeking an editor with experience in environmental science who can contribute to editorial decisions and strategy, and who is interested in working across Nature Portfolio journals as needed. This is a permanent position primarily supporting Nature Climate Change, with potential collaboration across journals. Responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers and work with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Contribute to content and strategy for Nature Climate Change and other Nature Portfolio journals.
• Commission, edit content such as Reviews and Comments, and write editorials.
• Liaise with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to environmental science or climate change.
• Additional research experience is valuable but not required.
• Thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field.
• Passion for science and breadth of interest in scientific research beyond one’s specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent English (written and spoken).
• Ability to read and assess novelty, context and implications of research for the journal.
• Willingness to travel and engage with scientists worldwide.
• Editorial experience is not required, but applicants with editorial experience are encouraged and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

Logistics

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor. This is a permanent role with start date as soon as possible, based in Shanghai, Beijing, New York or New Jersey.

Application materials

Applicants should include:

• A CV
• A covering letter explaining interest in the position and preferred office
• A separate file with a concise (maximum 300 words) discussion of a recent article in a relevant field the candidate found exciting, stating why

Notes: AI should not be used to enhance writing. We value diversity and inclusivity. For more information about career opportunities, visit Springer Nature Careers. US employees are eligible for listed benefits. Salary ranges are provided for US-based candidates and may vary by country.

Job postings and location notes

This role is open in New York and related offices, with potential flexibility for other locations as listed above.