Associate Publishing Manager

Job   Title: Associate Publishing Manager, Nature Masterclasses   Location:   London (Hybrid)       Full Time,   Permanent       Application Deadline: Sunday 20th September       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. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit   about.springernature.com   and follow @SpringerNature.     About   Nature Masterclasses       Nature Masterclasses is a portfolio of professional development training via   online   content   and in-person workshops, drawing on the   expertise   of Nature Portfolio journal editors, dedicated Expert Trainers and world-class renowned international Academic Experts. Our e-learning portfolio includes over   160 hours   of online courses and   webinar   recordings to support researchers at every stage of their   career   from the design of their research to its funding, execution, analysis,   publication   and dissemination. We sell licenses to labs,   departments   and research institutions to offer full   a ccess for their   researchers   and we also have some free   to   access   content on our platform. Our   p latform is used by early career researchers all around the globe, including in China.     About the Role      The Associate Publishing Manager will coordinate and support the development of the Nature   Masterclasses   online training products, including online   courses, and   webinars and short-form content, tailored for researchers around the world.     Role Responsibilities:      Content   P roduction      Support the Publishing Manager to develop proposals for   new content   and formats   Coordinate the commissioning and recruitment of internal (Springer Nature) and external   expert s ,   reviewers, and freelancers    Lead the production of video content (including coordinating filming, quality control, etc.)    Manage the workflow for copy-editing and   proofreading   content; follow best practice for QA review and support work on clearing rights and permissions    Work with learning design, content   engagement   and marketing to upload, update and   organise   content on content and learning management systems    Accurately track and record content development-related costs    Lead on the production and running of webinars (including commissioning of experts, preparing presentations, collating questions, communication with participants and technical setup , pu blication ) .      Project Management      Support the Publishing Manager to   manage projects for   training   content creation   su ch as   webinar   development   and publication   Create comprehensive schedules and timelines with key project dates/milestones for on-going non-content related projects    Support the Publishing Manager in meeting project deadlines by documenting progress, prioritising tasks, mitigating risks and keeping stakeholders informed    Lead internal team meetings and take comprehensive notes    Ensure that the wider publishing team are kept on track to meet ambitious team goals     People      Work closely with the Publishing Manager    Build relationships with key colleagues in learning design, content engagement,  marketing  and sales as well as freelancers to ensure  timely  and  high-quality  delivery of content and communication with users    Support the development and implementation of diversity, equity & inclusion and accessibility measures for the publishing team’s contribution to the training team portfolio      Quality &   C ustomer   S atisfaction      Support the wider publishing team in ensuring that   high quality   standards are   maintained   within course content    Support the wider publishing team in ensuring that the training is high quality, engaging and continues to meet the diverse and changing needs of today’s researchers and customers    Where requested,  monitor  and report on established KPIs      Product strategy      Support the Publishing Manager to create the strategy on the development of training services and  new content  by gathering and analysing market intelligence and competitor data     Assist the  Pu blishing Manager with the piloting and implementation of new products and innovations, including those which blend live and on-demand training    Support in delivering tactical implementation plans to drive forward the goals of the wider researcher training team      Sales &   M arketing      Collaborate with the marketing and content engagement teams to plan and deliver marketing campaigns for  new content     Where requested, work with marketing team to create promotional product collateral     As needed, work with the sales team to develop materials to support client conversations      Experience, Skills & Qualifications:      Essential      Experience working or studying within a research environment    An understanding of the needs of scientists and other researchers       Excellent project management skills    Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills    A passion for editorial excellence and superb attention to detail    Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment   G raduate degree in the sciences     Desirable     Experience in project management and delivery of results within agreed deadlines     Experience commissioning subject matter experts and managing freelancers (e.g. proofreaders, videographers, expert reviewers, etc.)    Experience working within scientific research, scientific/educational/academic publishing, science  communication  and/or educational/training product development    Some prior experience in publishing and product development    Numeracy and comfort creating and working with usage data analyses    Ability to work confidently in content and learning management systems    Strong stake-holder management skills      #LI-RP1   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 EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations.        For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/     Job Posting End Date: 21-09-2026 — Published by Springer Nature. Apply on the employer's own posting.