Job description

Nature Research is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community.

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Job Title: Subeditor, Nature magazine
Location: New York, US (Hybrid Working) - Internal applicants from other journals hub locations may also apply.

Full-time, Pernament role

Closing date: May 30th, 2023

Nature, the international journal of science, is looking for an eagle-eyed subeditor to help us maintain our high standards of accuracy and readability.

The successful candidate will be comfortable reading and writing about science, a stickler for grammar and facts and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team to subedit commissioned news and opinion articles to a high quality for both print and online in a fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time and based at Springer Nature New York office. Internal applicants from other journals hub locations may also apply.

Responsibilities:
Subediting news and comment articles to make sure the text is factually and grammatically correct, adheres to the house style, flows smoothly and logically, and fits neatly within the space allocated to it
Writing crisp and engaging headlines and standfirsts that don’t resort to cliché
Fact-checking content
Correcting proofs, artwork and pages during the production process, to ensure that the pages are finished to the appropriate standard for output
Ensuring that content, including multimedia, is correctly and appropriately displayed online

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Degree in a scientific discipline
Experience of subediting scientific, medical or technical copy for an audience of non-specialists
Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign
Strong time management
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Tact in dealing with authors and colleagues

This role will be a hybrid working position allowing 2-3 days working from home and core hours.

At Springer Nature, we’re committed to creating a great working environment which includes the benefits you receive, opportunities for you to develop your skills and ways to get to know your colleagues. Some of these include:

Support networks that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy
Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work like balance
24 hour access to our learning and development platform Leap to help develop your skills

Further information about life at Springer Nature and the range of benefits available will be shared during the interview process.

To apply: please submit your CV and covering letter.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• 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
• An array of Employee Social Networks

Annualized Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Internal applicants: We encourage that you speak to your manager once the interview process has started. At the point of offer acceptance, it is required that you inform your manager. If for any reason you’re unable to do so, please contact HR who can provide guidance as required.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.

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