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Assistant Editor, Operations Research and Management Science
Springer
New York, NY, United States
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Job Duties
Under direct supervision of the Acquisitions Editor in Operations Research and Management Science, as well as indirect supervision of the Acquisitions Editor in Operations Research and Management Information Systems and Editorial Director of the Business, Economics, Statistics and Operations group, the Assistant Editor provides administrative and editorial support and project development for books, journals and electronic products program in Operations Research, Management Science, Information Systems, and related subject areas.
Responsibilities may include, but may not be limited to:
1. JOURNALS
Provides editorial support for approximately 18 subscription journals, including regular correspondence with journal editors and editorial board members; internal liaison with production, JEO,
accounting, customer service, marketing, and other departments; preparation of contracts and agreements; response to customer and contributor inquiries; monitoring publication schedules and page budgets;
supporting submission to indexing and abstracting services; assisting in preparation of marketing materials; conducting usage data analysis and competitive research; preparing journal performance reports; and
maintaining and updating information for the publisher’s database and web site. Also assists in research and preparation of materials for acquisition and development of new journals.
2. BOOKS/EBOOKS
Manages editorial relationships with editors and authors of selected book series and standalone titles; may include acquisition of new titles (including solicitation of peer reviews, preparation of proposals for internal
evaluation, preparation of contracts and agreements, and negotiation of terms and schedules), in consultation with the Editors and Editorial Director.
Develops publication of selected revised editions, including review and evaluation of requests from authors/editors and research of backlist to identify prospects.
3. GENERAL SUPPORT OF PUBLISHING SEGMENT
Conducts regular correspondence with book authors and editors, including administrative support, response to inquiries and requests, and advising on all aspects of publication, before, during, and after publication.
Serves as liaison with colleagues in production, accounting, customer service, marketing and sales departments (in multiple Springer locations).
Maintains and updates information for the publisher’s database and web site; monitors accuracy of title information for use in marketing and sales materials; maintains data and information for Publishing Segment
status reports.
Advises book authors on manuscript formatting and presentation specifications; prepares incoming manuscripts for transmittal to production, including thorough review of manuscripts for internal consistency and
completeness, apprising authors/editors of necessary revisions and corrections, preparation of front matter, and completion of all forms to be circulated with manuscripts internally; reviews and circulates cover proofs
for approval.
As needed, solicits peer reviews for proposals and signed projects, and solicits endorsement quotes on behalf of authors/editors.
Prepares contracts and agreements, along with supporting documentation for routing; arranges for payment of stipends, honoraria, advances, and other fees and disbursements.
Drafts and edits descriptive copy; assists in preparation of catalogs, flyers, and other marketing/promotion materials; provides support for conferences and other events.
May attend conferences/exhibits and/or campus visits.
Performs related duties as required.
Job Requirements
• College background required -- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in related editorial and/or research capacity
• Must be well-organized and attentive-to-detail
• Knowledge of Word and Excel required
• Willing to undertake training in database management systems
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and AD&D
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Summer Hours.
Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO Is
The Law Poster:
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.